Universal Health Services
Postdoctoral and Postgraduate fellowship in Eating Disorders
Universal Health Services, Chesterfield, Missouri, United States, 63005
Responsibilities
Become a specialist early in your career! St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute offers fellowships each year for graduates of master’s and doctoral programs in mental health fields such as social work and professional counseling. The fellowship teaches psychology/mental health fellows to work within the multiple disciplines, methods, and treatments of physical diseases and behavior disorders. Learn how to evaluate patients and form coherent treatment plans. Appreciate issues related to the current healthcare environment and relate effectively with other healthcare professionals. Provide effective individual and group therapy to clients. Attain proficiency in at least one area of sub‑specialization (e.g., anxiety disorders, dialectical behavior therapy, or eating disorders). Program Description
The Eating Disorders Program at SLBMI is a specialized eating disorder treatment program that utilizes evidence‑based therapies. It offers state‑of‑the‑art, comprehensive treatment including cognitive and behavioral therapies and other adjunctive interventions. Training within both Adolescent and Adult IOPs are offered, and Fellows will also have the opportunity to treat those seeking individual outpatient therapy. Dr. Mishell Hashmi directs the program. Supervised Clinical Experience
Each fellow receives weekly, face‑to‑face supervision. Fellows may also receive peer supervision from other licensed staff clinicians. Supervisors provide written and verbal feedback regarding performance and progress, with informal verbal feedback on an ongoing basis. Training Meetings and Seminars
Throughout the year, fellows attend a weekly, one‑hour seminar series covering theoretical and therapeutic issues related to the fellow’s clinical experience. Topics include A Trans‑Diagnostic Treatment Model for OCD & Anxiety‑Related Disorders, Developing Treatment Plans, DBT Skills Training, Cognitive Behavioral Treatments for Insomnia, Gestalt Therapy, Parent‑Child Interaction Therapy, and Radically Open DBT. Seminar sessions are taught by the Institute’s faculty, staff, and guest speakers. Fellows are required to read a variety of materials from a reading list to enhance skill‑building. Qualifications
Applicants for our Fellowship positions must have completed all requirements for either a Doctoral Degree in psychology or a related field (APA accredited program and internship meeting APPIC standards) OR a master’s degree in a mental health field (e.g., social work, professional counseling). Application Procedure
To apply, please compile and submit the following items no later than
January 15th : Completed application (available on our website) Letters of reference from three clinical supervisors Letter from Dissertation Director verifying status of dissertation (if applicable) CV Graduate transcript Copies of relevant publications (if applicable) Completed materials should be sent to Deb Elliott‑DeSorbo, Ph.D. via email
Deb.Elliott-DeSorbo@uhsinc.com
or regular mail: Deb Elliott‑DeSorbo, Ph.D. Director of Training St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute 1129 Macklind, St. Louis, MO 63110 EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters pose as recruiters from UHS and its subsidiaries. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. During recruitment, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information via email. Report any fraudulent job postings or emails to appropriate law enforcement and verify opportunities through legitimate UHS career websites.
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Become a specialist early in your career! St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute offers fellowships each year for graduates of master’s and doctoral programs in mental health fields such as social work and professional counseling. The fellowship teaches psychology/mental health fellows to work within the multiple disciplines, methods, and treatments of physical diseases and behavior disorders. Learn how to evaluate patients and form coherent treatment plans. Appreciate issues related to the current healthcare environment and relate effectively with other healthcare professionals. Provide effective individual and group therapy to clients. Attain proficiency in at least one area of sub‑specialization (e.g., anxiety disorders, dialectical behavior therapy, or eating disorders). Program Description
The Eating Disorders Program at SLBMI is a specialized eating disorder treatment program that utilizes evidence‑based therapies. It offers state‑of‑the‑art, comprehensive treatment including cognitive and behavioral therapies and other adjunctive interventions. Training within both Adolescent and Adult IOPs are offered, and Fellows will also have the opportunity to treat those seeking individual outpatient therapy. Dr. Mishell Hashmi directs the program. Supervised Clinical Experience
Each fellow receives weekly, face‑to‑face supervision. Fellows may also receive peer supervision from other licensed staff clinicians. Supervisors provide written and verbal feedback regarding performance and progress, with informal verbal feedback on an ongoing basis. Training Meetings and Seminars
Throughout the year, fellows attend a weekly, one‑hour seminar series covering theoretical and therapeutic issues related to the fellow’s clinical experience. Topics include A Trans‑Diagnostic Treatment Model for OCD & Anxiety‑Related Disorders, Developing Treatment Plans, DBT Skills Training, Cognitive Behavioral Treatments for Insomnia, Gestalt Therapy, Parent‑Child Interaction Therapy, and Radically Open DBT. Seminar sessions are taught by the Institute’s faculty, staff, and guest speakers. Fellows are required to read a variety of materials from a reading list to enhance skill‑building. Qualifications
Applicants for our Fellowship positions must have completed all requirements for either a Doctoral Degree in psychology or a related field (APA accredited program and internship meeting APPIC standards) OR a master’s degree in a mental health field (e.g., social work, professional counseling). Application Procedure
To apply, please compile and submit the following items no later than
January 15th : Completed application (available on our website) Letters of reference from three clinical supervisors Letter from Dissertation Director verifying status of dissertation (if applicable) CV Graduate transcript Copies of relevant publications (if applicable) Completed materials should be sent to Deb Elliott‑DeSorbo, Ph.D. via email
Deb.Elliott-DeSorbo@uhsinc.com
or regular mail: Deb Elliott‑DeSorbo, Ph.D. Director of Training St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute 1129 Macklind, St. Louis, MO 63110 EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters pose as recruiters from UHS and its subsidiaries. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. During recruitment, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information via email. Report any fraudulent job postings or emails to appropriate law enforcement and verify opportunities through legitimate UHS career websites.
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