Applicants are invited for a full-time (starting Summer/Fall 2023), 1-year post-doctoral fellowship at the DBT Centre of Vancouver (DBTCV). Located in beautiful downtown Vancouver, B.C., Canada, the DBTCV is an evidence-based psychological treatment centre, providing CBT, DBT, and other services to a broad range of adult and adolescent clients. The founders of the DBTCV, Drs. Chapman and Wagner, both completed two-year post-doctoral fellowships with Dr. Marsha Linehan (developer of DBT). We have a comprehensive DBT program and an active, supportive consultation team, including psychologists, post-doctoral fellows, other mental health professionals, and clinical psychology students.
The fellowship involves several enriching training and consultation opportunities, including individual supervision, weekly DBT team consultation meetings, and didactic training in DBT and CBT (through ongoing courses and workshops hosted through our centre), among other experiences. Although this is primarily a clinical fellowship, research and teaching opportunities may be available as well. The pay and benefit package for this position is competitive.
Post-doctoral fellows also might have the opportunity to be involved in ongoing research conducted by Dr. Alex Chapman at the Personality and Emotion Research Laboratory, at Simon Fraser University, or possible teaching opportunities. Future employment opportunities at the DBTCV may be available, as well.
Requirements.
1.A Ph.D. in clinical or counselling psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program, or a Psy.D. from APA or CPA accredited program prior to the desired start date (between June – September, 2023).
2. Completion of a CPA or APA accredited pre-doctoral internship. Experience and training in CBT for adults and/or adolescents is strongly preferred.
3. Residence in British Columbia throughout the duration of the position.
Additionally, we seek individuals who are enthusiastic about the treatment of complex, multi-problem clients, well-organized and able to work well within a team environment. Flexibility, openness and a sense of humour are preferred! Previous experience and training in DBT is highly desirable but not required. Preference may be given to Canadian applicants and permanent residents of Canada.
Location. Our offices are centrally located, in downtown Vancouver. Situated on the southwest coast of British Columbia, Canada, the Vancouver area has consistently been ranked among the best places in the world to live. Adjacent to both the mountains and the sea, and only a short drive to Whistler and a short ferry ride to beautiful Vancouver Island, the Vancouver area has a unique combination of virtually unlimited recreation and cultural opportunities (see: www.tourismvancouver.com).
Application Process. Position will remain open until filled, but we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Interested applicants should email electronic copies of their CV and a 1-2-page cover letter describing their background, interests, career goals, and reasons for applying to Dr. Alex Chapman & Dr. John Wagner C/O Ms. Jen Gerullis (officemanager@dbtvancouver.com). In addition, applicants must have 3 reference letters emailed by the referees to officemanager@dbtvancouver.com. Please feel free to contact us via email or phone (604-569-1156) with any questions.
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