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Postdoctoral Training Program

The Division of Psychology offers postdoctoral residency training in Clinical Neuropsychology and a Psycho-oncology postdoctoral position.

Clinical Neuropsychology Program

The Neuropsychology Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, in conjunction with Children's Health℠ Children's Medical Center Dallas, offers postdoctoral training in adult and pediatric clinical neuropsychology. The Program is designed to prepare neuropsychologists using APA Division 40/INS and Houston Conference training guidelines. While there is an emphasis on clinical assessment, continuous involvement in some of the many ongoing research projects in neuropsychology is expected.

Both the adult and pediatric tracks offer exposure to a wide array of patients with known or suspected brain disorders and include in- and outpatient settings throughout the medical center. The orientation to neuropsychology reflects a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches, using tailored assessments built around selected core measures. The residency in Neuropsychology is designed as a two-year experience with multiple didactic opportunities and coursework built into the program.

Clinical Neuropsychology Faculty

Psycho-oncology Post-doctoral Position

UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center, an NCI-designated institute, offers a supervised, 12-month, post-doctoral fellowship in Psycho-oncology. The Psycho-oncology team at UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center places a high value on treating the mental health needs of cancer patients within the context of academic medicine.

Fellows receive specialization training in all facets of Psycho-oncology, including assessment, intervention, interdisciplinary consultation-liaison work, didactic instruction within and outside psycho-oncology, supervision training, collaboration with oncology specialties including outpatient palliative care, and psycho-oncology research. Training in multicultural assessment and empirically supported treatments are emphasized, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy, Supportive Psychotherapy, and Brief Dynamic Therapy. Opportunities to engage in Group Therapy modalities are also available.

Psycho-oncology Faculty

  • Training Opportunities
    • Provision of direct clinical services (in-person and via telehealth), including consultation and triage, diagnostic intake assessments, both brief and longer-term psychotherapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention, within an NCI-designated cancer center
    • Frequent opportunities to consult with allied health professionals, such as Oncology Palliative Care and the UTSW Addiction Psychiatry Clinic and Complex Pain Clinic, among others
    • Opportunities to work with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds involving complex, intersecting diversity factors, such as cancer patients from rural communities in Texas who often experience substantial barriers to treatment due to physical isolation and low SES
    • Participation in weekly administrative team meetings, weekly case consultation meetings, didactic training, and other multidisciplinary meetings as needed
    • 2 hours minimum of weekly supervision by faculty supervisor, including the opportunity to receive supervision-of-supervision of established doctoral practicum students and/or interns. The team prioritizes structured, formal feedback of clinical skills with supervision aimed at deep conceptualizations of patients and their symptoms. Psycho-oncology faculty currently include 4 full-time psychologists, all of whom are interested in mentorship and support for the postdoc
    • Supervision training opportunities, via interactions with interns that are part of our captive APA-accredited Internship program and/or practicum students in our APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Doctoral program
    • Opportunities for clinical program development (e.g., building group therapy treatment options, improving systems to address care access concerns)
    • Administrative duties as assigned, including patient triage and brief consultation and refining timely documentation practices in the electronic medical record (EPIC)
    • Encouragement to participate meaningfully in our established, tiered Psycho-oncology research team, composed of faculty and graduate dissertation students and both graduate and undergraduate research assistants, with opportunities for presentation, publication, and mentorship
    • Teaching and guest lecturing opportunities within the Division of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Cancer Center, and/or other UTSW or local organization outlets
    • Access to multiple educational and employee support opportunities through UTSW (e.g., multiple grand rounds, wellness events, specialty celebrations, discounts for local products and entertainment events)
  • Typical Schedule
    • 40 hours per week, primarily onsite at two UTSW cancer treatment centers, located in Dallas and Fort Worth
    • Approximately 70% of time spent in direct clinical care activities (including documentation and consultation) and would include a combination of therapy intake sessions, brief consultations, individual therapy, and, on occasion, psychological testing, which is typically reflected in 20-25 scheduled hours of direct clinical care per week
    • The remaining 30% of time is intended for research, program development, continuing education, supervision training, and/or teaching activities, depending on the fellow’s specialty interests
  • Requirements
    • Applicants must be current Ph.D. or Psy.D. candidates in good standing, with an anticipated degree completion date of August 2026, including completion of dissertation well in advance of the post-doctoral fellowship start date
    • Prior training experience in health psychology and/or medical settings (oncology-specific experience is desired but not mandatory)
    • Future career interests in academic medicine and/or research interests in health/medical psychology are preferred
    • Applicants with a doctoral degree award date of August 2026 or later should obtain a letter of attestation from the college Dean stating that the applicant has completed all the degree requirements
    • Experience with providing diagnostic assessment and brief, empirically supported therapy
    • Commitment to providing multicultural counseling and conceptualizing from multiple perspectives
    • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of patients, families, and medical team professionals
    • Dedication to learning about the field of Psycho-oncology within academic medicine
  • Application Process

    The 12-month term position will begin approximately Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (flexible start date), and finish August 31, 2027.

    • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis beginning December 1, 2025.
    • Interested individuals should prepare:
      • current CV
      • cover letter that includes a statement of interest
      • 3 letters of reference:
        • 1 from the current clinical training director of the graduate program
        • 1 from a clinical supervisor at a medical/health-oriented rotation
        • 1 from a current internship supervisor
    • Email these items to Laura Howe-Martin, copying Elida Godbey

    UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race; color; religion; national origin; sex, including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression

  • Benefits
    • Salary competitive with current NIH post-doctoral fellowship funding standards (currently $61,008+)
    • Financial stipend ($1500) for conference travel and/or continuing education, as well as 7 full workdays of allocated leave time for professional development
    • Access to full-time employee benefits, including access to employee health insurance, dental/vision, retirement options, paid vacation/sick leave, employee discounts, and wellness benefits, among other benefits (e.g., UTSW employee benefits)
    • UTSW is a designated non-profit institution that may qualify as a valid employer for individuals seeking certain types of Public Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Multiple opportunities to apply for open psychology faculty positions at UT Southwestern after completion of post-doctoral year
    • Protected time to pursue licensure and/or board-certification process
    • Living in the vibrant and diverse urban metroplex of Dallas/Fort Worth
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