Postdoctoral Research and Clinical Fellowship in Treatment for Suicidal Individuals and Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Post-doctoral Position in Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University
We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellowship with tasks comprised of research activities related to a large, funded, multisite NIMH R01 treatment grant (PI: Shireen Rizvi, PhD, ABPP) and clinical activity in the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Clinic at Rutgers ( DBT-RU). This is a 2-year appointment, with the second year contingent on renewal. The intended start date is as early as June 1, 2022 and no later than September 1, 2022.
The primary aim of the R01 is to evaluate the efficacy of four adaptive treatment sequences ( ATS) for treating suicide ideation and suicidal behavior in 700 college students across four sites. The fellow will be involved with coordination of the clinical trial, structured assessments of participants, and DBT training and adherence tasks. Clinically, the post-doctoral fellow will provide individual DBT, skills training groups, phone coaching, and will participate in training and the DBT consultation team. The position includes opportunities for training and consultation, data management and statistical analysis, manuscript and presentation preparation, and assisting with grant preparation. Tasks will occur at Rutgers-New Brunswick (Piscataway campus) and Rutgers-Newark Counseling Center.
Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. Applicants who have a research background in DBT, borderline personality disorder, and/or suicide as well as clinical experience conducting suicide risk assessments, DBT, and diagnostic interviews, will be given strongest consideration.
GSAPP's commitment to diversity, social justice and helping the underserved contributes to a supportive and mission-focused training. We place a high degree of emphasis on fostering and encouraging a diverse community of faculty and students and on supporting research/practice that benefits diverse and under-served communities; applicants who can contribute in this valued direction are particularly encouraged to apply. More information on our school and centers can be found at: http://gsappweb.rutgers.edu.

Applicants must have a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology or related field from an APA accredited program (completed by start date of fellowship)

The successful candidate will have had training in DBT, diagnostic assessment, and/or behavioral treatments. In addition, the successful candidate will have research experience in one or more of the domains listed above and have experience with IRB applications, managing databases, and statistical analysis software.

Applications are due by December 1, 2019. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Interested applicants should submit a personal statement outlining their research and clinical interests and qualifications, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. For additional information,
contact Shireen Rizvi, Ph.D., ABPP at slrizvi@gsapp.rutgers.edu.