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Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship in Childhood Adversity/Trauma for September 2026

Clinical Position

Excellent opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team under the direction of Esther Deblinger, Ph.D., co-developer of Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and to accrue hours toward licensure. The CARES Institute is offering a full-time, temporary clinical postdoctoral fellowship in childhood adversity/trauma.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments of children who have experienced trauma/maltreatment, providing evidence-based therapy to children and families impacted by child abuse, violence, loss, and other traumas, and conducting mental health screenings for children entering foster care. Services may be provided in-person and/or by telehealth. Also, professional development opportunities such as presentations to community organizations.

A doctoral degree in Psychology is required and child clinical experience is preferred. There may be the possibility of some remote work. Stipend is $62,000. Benefits include vacation time, sick time, and individual coverage provided by the University-sponsored Postdoctoral Fellow group comprehensive health insurance plan.

Please contact Dr. Elisabeth Pollio at [email protected] for additional information. Position posting will be active until the job is filled. Please include your CV and a statement of goals/interests. Two letters of recommendation preferred as well.

Our campus is located approximately 15 miles from center city Philadelphia, 1 hour from the beach, and 2 hours from New York City. Rowan University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v, and a member of the University Health System of New Jersey.

NOTES:

+ This position posting will be active until the job is filled.

+ Only completed, online applications will be considered.

+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.