Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Job Overview

For several decades, Georgetown University’s Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS) has served as a vital training site for emerging psychologists, offering both part-time practicum experiences and full-time postdoctoral fellowship positions. These postdoctoral positions (known as Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows, CAPS – Georgetown University) provide advanced clinical training for recent doctoral graduates, enhancing the department’s ability to meet the mental health needs of a diverse and dynamic student body.

These positions are essential to the clinical and outreach functions of CAPS and are a critical component of the University’s overall safety net for students. Postdoctoral Fellows extend the department’s capacity to provide timely, high-quality care and proactive outreach, often serving on the front lines of student support. Their work contributes meaningfully to student wellbeing, retention, academic success, and, in some cases, saving lives through crisis intervention and suicide prevention efforts.

There are four CAPS Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow positions in total: two are based on the Hilltop campus, one is located at the Law Center, and one is embedded within Athletics. This position description pertains to the Athletics position, which is embedded within Athletics and primarily serves Georgetown student-athletes. This fellow provides clinical services, outreach programming, and consultation tailored to the unique experiences of student-athletes, including work with individual athletes, teams, coaches, and athletic department staff.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive evaluation of students experiencing psychological distress

• Crisis intervention and management, including responding to urgent and life-threatening concerns

• Provision of brief individual counseling and psychotherapy

• Consultation to deans, parents, faculty, coaches, and staff regarding student mental health issues

• Design and delivery of outreach programming to support student athlete well-being and resilience

• Observation of team practices, games, team events as needed

NOTE: All clinical tasks are conducted under the supervision of licensed CAPS clinicians in alignment with licensure requirements and professional standards of care.

Work Interactions

Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at CAPS report directly to the Associate Director for Psychology Training, who operates under the oversight of the CAPS Director. Fellows also receive clinical supervision from fully licensed staff psychologists in order to ensure the provision of high-quality care to students. Their interactions extend beyond CAPS to various departments within the Division of Student Affairs, and they frequently serve as mental health consultants to deans, professors, and parents, reinforcing the department's commitment to fostering student well-being across campus.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology or a related field, including completion of a predoctoral internship

• Familiarity and skill in one or more of the following areas: mental performance skills coaching, diversity and multicultural issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ issues, and sexual assault trauma

• College mental health experience preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$41,926.00 - $65,090.00

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.