JOBS: Faculty Position in Clinical Geropsychology at the University of Alabama

The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama has an opening for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in Clinical Geropsychology starting August 16, 2011; funding has been approved for this position. The Clinical Geropsychology concentration has two faculty lines and two affiliated psychologists with current research interests in psychological treatments for older adults; interventions to help older adults and their families with medical decisions, family communication, and transitions to assisted living facilities; nursing home organizational change and management practices and quality of care; and interventions targeting diverse elders in both urban and rural settings. The Center for Mental Health and Aging provides opportunities for university-wide collaboration. More information about the department can be found at: psychology.ua.edu

Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research mentoring, development of an independent research program leading to external funding and publications, and providing service to the University community and professional organizations.  Candidates should be eligible for Alabama licensure and be able to provide clinical supervision.

Candidates should be graduates of an APA or CPA-accredited clinical psychology program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, should be eligible for Alabama licensure, and should be able to provide clinical supervision. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in psychology and demonstrate potential to attract external funding.

We are particularly interested in clinical geropsychologists specializing in neuropsychology or other areas of study that complement the Clinical Geropsychology Program. 

The University of Alabama, founded in 1831, is the flagship campus of a three campus system. The University is located in Tuscaloosa, a city of 100,000 that was named an All America City by the National Civic League.

To apply, go to http://facultyjobs.ua.edu and complete the online application.  Attach a letter of application outlining qualifications, research interests, teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and potential fit with the department. Additionally, applications should include a current vita, selected reprints, and 3-4 letters of recommendation. Application review will begin on November 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

All materials should be submitted online, except letters of recommendation.  These should be mailed to Forrest Scogin, Chair, Clinical Geropsychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Box 870348, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0348. For additional information, please contact Forrest Scogin (205-348-1924);   fscogin@as.ua.edu.

The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Forrest Scogin, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Department of Psychology

University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL  35487-0348

205.348.1924

http://psychology.ua.edu/people/faculty/fscogin/fac.html

INFO: Action Alert! Legislation Introduced to Include Psychologists in Medicare Physician Definition

Colleagues,

Please take a few minutes to respond to this Urgent Action Alert to ensure psychologists are included in the Medicare "physician" definition!!

Best,
Merla

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Licensed Psychologist - Registered Nurse
Psychological Services, Behavioral Health Counseling, Consultation and Education
Focused on the Needs of Older Adults
Western Suffolk/Eastern Nassau Counties, LI, NY
Long Term Care Settings
(631) 271-9863

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Subject: Action Alert! Legislation Introduced to Include Psychologists in Medicare Physician Definition

From: "Cook, Jeff" <jcook@apa.org>

Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:29:31 -0400

To: "Cook, Jeff" <jcook@apa.org>

    X   Urgent      X   Action         Required            For Your          Information           APA Practice  Organization   Action Alert               Date:               September 20, 2010     To:                  SPTA and Division Federal Advocacy Coordinators  APAGS Coordinators     From:             Marilyn Richmond, J.D., Assistant Executive Director for Government Relations   American Psychological Association Practice Organization      Cc:                  Katherine Nordal, Ph.D., Executive Director for Professional Practice  SPTA Executive Directors  SPTA Directors of Professional Affairs  CAPP     Re:                  Legislation Introduced to Include Psychologists in Medicare Physician Definition        In an exciting development for psychology, I am pleased to report that Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) has introduced legislation (HR 6147 <http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.6147:> ) to include psychologists in the Medicare "physician" definition.  Our lobbying team has been working for several months to identify and recruit a champion on the Hill, and we are pleased that Schakowsky, who has a key role on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has chosen to lead the charge on this important issue for practicing psychologists.  You can view the APA Practice Organization's letter of support here: http://www.apapracticecentral.org/advocacy/medical/physician-definition.aspx <http://www.apapracticecentral.org/advocacy/medical/physician-definition.aspx> .       We have a long way to go to see this common sense measure implemented into law, but this is an important first step in a long process to ensure psychologists are able to provide Medicare mental health services free of unnecessary physician supervision requirements that hinder patient access. In the few weeks left of this session of Congress, we need your help to recruit cosponsors and build support on the Hill.       Action by Psychologists:     Before October 7 call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-225-3121  and urge your Representative to cosponsor HR 6147     Grassroots feedback is extremely important to our advocacy efforts, so we would very much appreciate it if you would e-mail (jcook@apa.org <mailto:jcook@apa.org> ) or fax (202-336-5797) us any substantive responses (other than auto-responses) you receive from your Representative.     Targets:     All U.S. Representatives     Message:     I am calling as a constituent and psychologist to urge the Congressman/woman to cosponsor HR 6147 to remove barriers to patient access to quality mental health care by including psychologists in the Medicare "physician" definition.  Psychologists are the only doctoral trained non-physician providers who have still not been included in the definition.  The bill it is needed to ensure we can serve our Medicare patients to the full extent of our licensure independent of unnecessary physician supervision requirements.      If the Representative indicated support during SLC, then say: Your office indicated that the Congressman/woman would likely be supportive when constituents visited on March 9.       If you know the staffer, then ask: Can we count on the Congressman/woman's cosponsorship?     Background:     Congress Should Include Psychologists in Medicare's "Physician" Definition to Improve Patient Access to Mental Health Services     Right now, several Medicare physician supervision requirements are hampering psychologists from providing Medicare beneficiaries the full range of services under their state licensure.  Medicare pays for and recognizes the importance of psychologists' services, but restricts patient access through archaic and unnecessary physician supervision requirements.  As a result, Medicare mental health services are being left behind at a time of growing recognition that they are centrally important to ensuring the health of elderly individuals.     Psychologists are key mental health providers in Medicare.  Psychologists provide nearly half of the psychotherapy services to Medicare beneficiaries in the hospital outpatient setting and more than 70% of the psychotherapy services in the hospital inpatient, partial hospital, and residential care settings.  They provide the vast majority of mental health testing services, many of which are unique to their training and licensure.     Psychologists' services are of growing importance for beneficiary health as Medicare increasingly emphasizes primary and chronic care for beneficiaries, including care for the mind and body as one.     ·    According to SAMHSA, individuals age 65 and older will comprise 20% of the country's population by 2030.  There will be increased demand for mental health treatment as the number of older adults with mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, and dementia, grows from 7-15 million.  Treatment for these individuals will be more complicated because mental disorders in older persons are associated with adverse outcomes such as poorer functioning, increased morbidity and mortality, and a higher risk of institutionalization.      More than ever psychologists are working with medical doctors in Medicare to treat patients with co-morbid physical and mental health and substance use disorder conditions.       Including psychologists in the Medicare physician definition will improve Medicare beneficiary access to the mental health services they need.  At a time when Medicare beneficiaries need the full range of services that psychologists provide, it is critically important that inappropriate physician supervision barriers be removed.  Psychologists provide critical care to beneficiaries in a range of Medicare settings, including in the inpatient hospital, psychiatric hospital, hospital outpatient, partial hospital, comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility ("CORF"), rural health clinic, federally qualified health center, and skilled nursing facility settings.  Inclusion of psychologists in the physician definition will provide for a long-overdue reassessment of supervision and oversight that is not appropriate.       For example, Partial hospital services provide intensive treatment for Medicare beneficiaries who would otherwise need inpatient psychiatric care, and are furnished by hospitals to outpatients or by community mental health centers.  Psychologists can and do run partial hospital programs in the private health system today-overseeing, supervising and providing treatment-yet Medicare requires that such services must be prescribed by a physician, provided under a written treatment plan established and periodically reviewed by a physician, and furnished while under the care of a physician.  If these physician barriers were removed, Medicare beneficiaries would have better access to the partial hospital services they need.     Including psychologists in the physician definition will particularly help Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas where psychiatrists are not available to provide supervision.  Based on a 2007 APAPO study prepared by the Center for Health Policy, Planning and Research at the University of New England, there are 2,943 psychiatrists in non-Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the U.S.-a rate of 5.2 psychiatrists per 100,000 population.  There are three times as many psychologists in these areas-8,867 psychologists or a rate of 15.7 psychologists per 100,000 population.     The lack of psychiatrists to supervise treatment in the various Medicare settings has stifled the development and expansion of mental health services delivery in rural areas.  If, for example, a physician is not available to supervise partial hospital services in a rural area, then such services are not provided, even if needed by rural Medicare patients.  Removing unnecessary physician supervision requirements will help remedy rural mental health access to these mental health services.  Psychologists will be able to provide partial hospital services within their licensure without unnecessary physician oversight while still working with physicians regarding medication and other services beyond their licensure.     Congress references the Medicare physician definition in enacting laws to evolve the Medicare program or to improve beneficiary access to services.  When psychologists are not included in the definition, mental health services are left behind.  For example-     ·    HPSA Bonuses-Medicare "physicians," including chiropractors, optometrists, and podiatrists, receive a 10% bonus payment for providing services in a Health Professional Shortage Area.  By excluding psychologists, mental health services are mostly left out of bonus payments designed to improve Medicare beneficiary access in underserved areas.     ·    HIT Incentive Payments-The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health ("HITECH") Act provides for incentive payments to Medicare "physicians," including chiropractors, optometrists and podiatrists when they adopt electronic medical records into their practices.  With the exclusion of psychologists from these payments, mental health is essentially left out in the development of electronic medical records in the Medicare program.       Including psychologists in the Medicare physician definition does not make them physicians, but it does remove barriers to the services they provide.  Medicare's physician definition (1861(r) of the Social Security Act) includes non-physician providers.  Dentists, podiatrists, optometrists and chiropractors are included in the Medicare physician definition so that they may provide services to the full extent of their licensure.     Inclusion of psychologists would not reconstitute psychologists as physicians or expand their scope of practice.  Only state licensure law can do that.  But as with the other non-physician providers already in the definition, psychologists will be able to serve Medicare beneficiaries to the full extent of their licensure.  In fact, psychologists are the only doctoral-trained Medicare providers of the health care practitioners not in the physician definition.  It is time to include psychologists in the physician definition.       Jeff Cook, J.D. Director of Field & State Operations American Psychological Association Practice Organization 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC  20002 (202) 336-5875 (Office) (202) 336-5797 (Fax) jcook@apa.org (Email)  ********************* Division 17 information can be found at http://www.div17.org/  To leave the the LISTSERV please send mail to div17discuss-unsubscribe-request@lists.apa.org?subject=unsubscribe and do not include your signature  Information on LISTSERVs may be found at http://www.div17.org/about_listserv.html  ********************

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Jobs: Iowa State University

Please post the following announcement.  Thanks.

                              Assistant or Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies

                                                      (Two Positions)

                                                   Iowa State University

The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Department seeks two dynamic, innovative, and enthusiastic colleagues to join a multidisciplinary faculty. We are seeking two individuals who will enhance the synergy that already exists in the department, who are dedicated to high quality research and teaching, and who can bring a strong commitment to obtaining external funding. Areas of specialization for each position are open. Position responsibilities include research in human development and family studies, seeking external funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and advising Master’s and Doctoral students.

Doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies or related field is required. An appointment at the rank of Associate Professor will require an established record of scholarly publications and external funding appropriate for a research university dedicated to its land-grant mission.

For more information and applications please go to:

https://www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=353839

or contact Dr. Mary Jane Brotherson (mjbrothe@iastate.edu) or Dr. Peter Martin (pxmartin@iastate.edu) (co-chairs). Also see our department website at: www.hdfs.hs.iastate.edu /

To ensure consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1, 2010.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

INFO: APA Presidential Election

As your council representatives, we would like to encourage you to vote for Paul Craig, Ph.D. as APA President-Elect in the current election. Paul has extensive experience as a clinical neuropsychologist working with older adults. He also has a faculty position at the University of Washington Medical School. We believe he will represent both clinical and scholarly interests. He is a member of Division 20, and has expressed strong interest in aging-related concerns as part of his presidential initiative.

If you have not yet received your ballot info by email, please contact gcoad@apa.org. 

Voting is a privilege of APA membership, and we encourage you to exercise that privilege.

Thank you!

Susan Whitbourne & Norman Abeles

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Professor of Psychology and Director, Office of National Scholarship Advisement
611 Tobin Hall
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FYI: National Memory Screening Day Nov 16

The American Psychological Association is supporting National Memory Screening Day on November 16, an annual initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) in which qualified healthcare professionals at local site nationwide provide free, confidential memory screenings and educational materials to the public. Screening sites include Alzheimer’s agencies, assisted living residences, long-term care facilities, psychologists’ and physicians’ offices, hospitals, senior centers, Ys, pharmacies and other community venues.  Please sign up as a screening site today by emailing Melissa Austen, AFA National Events Coordinator, at mausten@alzfdn.org.  For more information, visit www.nationalmemoryscreening.org or call 866-AFA-8484.

 

Other NMSD 2010 SUPPORTERS

 

Alliance for Aging Research, www.agingresearch.org

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, www.aanp.org

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, www.aagpgpa.org

American Association for Long Term Care Nursing, www.ltcnursing.org

American Medical Women’s Association, www.amwa-doc.org

American Pharmacists Association, www.pharmacist.com

Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, www.gmhfonline.org

National Alliance for Caregiving, www.caregiving.org

National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, www.napca.org

National Association of State Units on Aging, www.nasua.org

National Black Nurses Association, www.nbna.org

The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (formerly NCCNHR), www.theconsumervoice.org

Visiting Nurses Association of America, www.vnaa.org

National Gerontological Nursing Association, www.ngna.org

American Academy of Neurology, www.aan.com

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, www.n4a.org

 

Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging
Public Interest Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: (202) 336-6135 |  Fax: (202) 336-6040
email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging

Job: University of North Dakota Psychology Dept - TT Asst. Prof. Clinical

The Psychology Department at the Uniersity of North Dakota is recruiting for a tenure-track assistant professor for fall 2011. The open position is in Clinical Psychology with no restriction on the area of clinical specialization. The clinical Ph.D. program has been continuously accredited since 1969 and houses the largest and most successful Indians into Psychology Doctoral Education program in the country. Salaries are competitive. Requirements for all positions are a Ph.D. in Psychology by 8/15/11, evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly promise. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2010; applications accepted until the positions are filled. Send a letter of application, current CV, graduate transcript, and 3 original letters of recommendation to Mark Grabe, Psychology Department, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, 58202-8380. Applicants should identify the position for which they are applying. UND is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.



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Professor of Psychology
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Fellow, National Academy of Neuropsychology
Dept. Psychology - University of North Dakota
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GRADUATE STUDENTS: DAAD Winter School

Dear Colleagues,

 

Please share the Call for Applications shown below with your graduate students.  I greatly appreciate your help with disseminating this information.

 

Sincerely,

Manfred Diehl

 

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

 

Winter School “Fundamentals of Human Development and Aging” 

Heidelberg University, Germany: December 6-17, 2010

 

Heidelberg University, Germany, and the Colorado State University, USA, are offering a Winter School titled “Fundamentals of Human Development and Aging.”  This Winter School is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of its PhD-Net Initiative (Funding Line 2) and by the partner universities. The Winter School takes place from December 6-17, 2010, in Heidelberg and is coordinated by Prof. Hans-Werner Wahl (on-site coordinator) and Prof. Manfred Diehl (off-site coordinator).

 

We are seeking applications from qualified pre-doctoral candidates with interests in adult development and aging. Interested applicants should have completed their master’s degree and should be enrolled in a Ph.D. program that has a substantive focus on aging-related research.  Candidates with a background in psychology, human development and family studies, sociology/ social demography, and other aging-related areas are invited to apply.  The program of the Winter School will focus on the following key topics:

 

·         Approaches to and meta-theories of human development and aging;

·         Theories and empirical findings on normal and pathological cognitive aging;

·         Theories and empirical findings on personality development in adulthood;

·         Methodological issues in research on human development and aging;

·         Theories and empirical findings on human development and health;

·         Conceptual challenges of a social-cultural approach to the human life course; and

·         Ethical and existential issues of human development and aging.

 

Presentations on these key topics will be given by internationally renowned experts in the field of human development and aging and life course research, followed by open discussions with the participants. Confirmed presenters are: Stuart MacDonald, University of Victoria, Canada; Kenneth Ferraro, Purdue University; Joachim Fischer, Heidelberg University; Daniela Jopp, Fordham University; Andreas Kruse, Heidelberg University; and Tenko Raykov, Michigan State University. Work in small groups and discussions on topics of professional development and socialization led by post-doctoral fellows complement the program.

 

Interested applicants should have completed their master’s degree and should be enrolled in a Ph.D. program that has a substantive focus on aging-related research. Interested candidates should submit their application electronically (as pdf) to Prof. Hans-Werner Wahl (hans-werner.wahl@psychologie.uni-heidelberg.de) by September 30, 2010, for full consideration. A complete application includes: A personal statement describing the applicant’s background and qualifications; a Curriculum Vitae, and two letters of reference. Selected candidates will receive a stipend which covers travel, lodging, and minor expenses during the course of the Winter School.  Candidates are expected to pay a nominal fee of 140 EUR to cover administrative costs.

 

Founded in 1386, Heidelberg University is among the leading research universities in Germany and Europe.  It is one of several “Elite Universities” in Germany as designated by the Excellence Initiative of the federal and state governments. With a considerable percentage of foreign students, Heidelberg University is highly committed to providing the academic home for students from all over the world.  Heidelberg University is also committed to actively promoting gender equality (www.uni-heidelberg.de/institutions/bodies); women are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

Colorado State University does not set quotas for people possessing particular ethnic, gender, or racial characteristics. However, the vitality of the University and the quality of the educational experience to be enjoyed by all students depend, in part, on the existence of a diverse student population. Thus, Colorado State University actively seeks applicants from many backgrounds and with diverse characteristics. The institution is committed to a truly heterogeneous University community.

 

 

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Manfred Diehl, Ph.D.

Professor and Director

Center on Aging

Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Colorado State University

1570 Campus  Delivery

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1570

Phone: (970) 491-1767

Fax: (970) 491-7975

E-Mail: manfred.diehl@colostate.edu 

Center on Aging: http://www.coa.cahs.colostate.edu

Dept. of HDFS: http://www.hdfs.cahs.colostate.edu 

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INFO - Geropsychology Training Council

Colleagues,

Especially with the recent recognition of Geropsychology as a Specialty area of practice, we want to encourage programs that provide geropsychology training consistent with the Pikes Peak model to consider joining the Council of Professional Geropsychology Training Programs (CoPGTP). Thanks for your consideration, and don’t hesitate to  contact any of our Board members with questions, per this announcement.

 

-Michele Karel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDE GEROPSYCHOLOGY TRAINING? 

PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING!!

 

CoPGTP is an organization of programs providing training in geropsychology.  It is committed to promoting excellence in training in professional geropsychology and to supporting the development of high quality programs at the graduate school, internship, postdoctoral fellowship, and post licensure levels.  On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to invite qualified geropsychology training programs to apply for membership in the council.   CoPGTP grew out of the June 2006 Geropsychology Training Conference which produced the Pikes Peak Model of Geropsychology Training.  As a member you will support our efforts to foster high quality geropsychology initiatives.  For example, we have developed a geropsychology competencies assessment tool (see http://www.uccs.edu/~cpgtp/), compiled a large collection of readings and current training resources in geropsychology, and developed a list of members who are available to help with establishing new training programs. 

 

Membership in the Council is open to programs in which at least one geropsychologist is engaged actively in training. Members are required to offer both didactic and experiential training.  Typically, this training is offered in more than one setting that serves older adults. Importantly, members of the training council are programs rather than individual memberships.  That said, it is recognized that training programs in professional geropsychology may, and often do, consist of one geropsychologist. Associate Membership is available also to entities which do not meet criteria for full membership. We wish to be inclusive as an organization. CoPGTP hosts an annual dinner and membership meeting at the APA or GSA conventions. The 2010 meeting will be at APA.

 

Benefits of membership include the following:

 

• List serve venue for sharing training ideas, strategies, difficulties, and brainstorming solutions;
• Sharing of opportunities for students and trainees;
• Access to training competency documents and training models as they develop;
• Relationship/consultation with other geropsychologists providing training;
• Research grant opportunities offered each year;
• An award for innovative training  offered each year;
• Invitation to an annual meeting with educational and networking opportunities; and
• Public acknowledgement of the entity as a recognized geropsychology training program.

 

You may download the application from our website (http://www.uccs.edu/~cpgtp/).  Annual dues are $200 per calendar year for full membership; $100 per year for associate membership.  If you have additional questions, please email any of the following membership committee members:

 

Joseph Casciani (jcasciani@cohealth.org), regarding post-licensure training

Andrew Heck (andrew.heck@dbhds.virginia.gov), regarding internship training

Lee Hyer (leehyer@ganeurosurg.org), regarding postdoctoral training

Susan Krauss Whitbourne (swhitbo@psych.umass.edu) , regarding graduate training

 

We look forward to future collaboration.  Thank you for your consideration.

 

Council Board Members:

 

Michele Karel, Ph.D., Chair,  Michele.Karel@va.gov

Daniel Segal, Ph.D., Chair-Elect, dsegal@uccs.edu

Gregory Hinrichsen, Ph.D., Past-Chair, geropsychgah@aol.com

Janet Yang, Ph.D., Secretary, jyang@cfar1.org

Sara Honn Qualls, Ph.D., Treasurer, squalls@uccs.edu

Susan Whitbourne, Ph.D., Member-at-large, graduate programs, swhitbo@psych.umass.edu

Andrew Heck, Psy.D., ABPP, Member-at-large, internship programs, andrew.heck@dbhds.virginia.gov

Leon Hyer, Ph.D., Member-at-large, fellowship programs, leeyher@ganeurosurg.org

Joseph Casciani, Ph.D., Member-at-large, post-licensure training programs, jcasciani@cohealth.org

Kimberly Hiroto, Student representative, Kimberly.Hiroto@va.gov

 

 

 

Michele J. Karel, PhD

Staff Psychologist, VA Boston Healthcare System

Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Brockton VA Medical Center, 3-5-C

940 Belmont Street

Brockton, MA  02301

(774) 826-3725

(774) 826-3724 fax

 

 

 

JOBS: University of Washington, School of Nursing, Department of Psychosocial & Community Health

JOBS:  University of Washington, School of Nursing, Department of Psychosocial & Community Health

The Department of Psychosocial & Community Health invites applications and nominations for:

Assistant Professor for two open full time (100% FTE) tenure-eligible positions for a service period of 9 months per year.  Experience is desired in research, clinical practice and/or teaching.  Essential to have a strong commitment to research with the potential to establish and maintain a funded line of scientific study, publish in nationally recognized journals and/or teach related courses.  Mentoring and other resources are available to support career development.

 

Assistant Professor position - Psychiatric nursing with a specialty in geriatric mental health (AA#2609):  Research is an important element of our work to promote mental and physical health and minimize psychiatric disability.

Qualifications:

-PhD in Nursing or related discipline

-Registered Nurse (RN) license required

-ANCC certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Adult or Family or eligible for ANCC certification.

 

Assistant Professor position - Community health nursing (AA#2610):

The department is especially interested in candidates with the following areas of research interest: underserved/understudied populations, health equity, health policy, chronic conditions, aging, global health, environmental health, community-focused prevention science and research, public health informatics, translational research, and evaluation research.

Qualifications:

-PhD in Nursing or related discipline.

-Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

 

Department of Psychosocial & Community Health (PCH)

PCH represents a multicultural faculty and strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates.

The department engages in collaborative endeavors across three specialty areas:  Psychosocial Nursing, Community Health and Primary Care.  PCH promotes the advancement of nursing science within an interdisciplinary context focusing particularly on social and health disparities, psycho-socio-cultural aspects of health, health care, cross-cultural and global health issues.  PCH participates in community relationships to facilitate blending practice and research interests.

 

The University of Washington School of Nursing is one of the highest ranked nursing schools in the country for both research and teaching.  Please visit the School of Nursing website:  http://www.son.washington.edu for additional information.

 

Applications are currently being accepted and will continue until the position is filled.  Please send letter of interest and CV, preferably by email, in strict confidence to:

 

Drs. Karen Schepp and Rebecca Logsdon, Faculty Search Committee Co-Chairs
Department of Psychosocial & Community Health, School of Nursing, Box 357263, University of Washington

Seattle, WA  98195-7263, Email:  pchapps@uw.edu

 

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.  This position is contingent upon available funding.

 

INFO: Fellow Nominations for Division 20

Division 20 welcomes self- and other nominations for Fellow status in APA and the Division. There are two processes: (1) if you are currently not a Fellow in any APA Division, you would be applying for initial Fellow status; or (2) if you are already a Fellow in another APA Division, and you are a member of Division 20, you can request consideration for Fellow status as well in Division 20. The process for each is described briefly below.

Individuals interested in nominating colleagues for Fellow status can consult a list of those who currently hold Fellow status in Division 20 by visiting the Division 20 website (http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/) and clicking the "List of Div. 20 Fellows" option under the "Directories/Contact" tab.

The requirements for Division 20 members to be nominated to Initial Fellow status are available on the APA website (http://www.apa.org/membership/fellows/index.aspx). Nominees and potential nominees should be aware of the importance of the nominee's self-statement which makes clear exactly how the nominee has made "unusual and outstanding contributions or performance in the field of psychology" (an APA requirement as stated on the website). Also, although not mandatory, evidence of involvement in APA in general and Division 20 in particular is very helpful and greatly strengthens the application. Recommenders must also fill out two forms: one is called a "Worksheet" and contains a rating scale; the second form (the "Fellow Status Evaluation Form") includes the actual letter of recommendation. Nominees are expected to send both of these forms to their recommenders (unless someone else is handling the entire nomination process). All of the materials for Initial!
Fellow applications must be submitted to John Cavanaugh no later than December 1, 2010.

The application process for individuals who are already Fellows of an APA Division is far simpler, requiring only a current CV and brief cover letter sent directly to John Cavanaugh. The deadline for submitting materials for Current Fellows is May 1, 2011.

Please contact John Cavanaugh (jcavanaugh@passhe.edu) or Susan Krauss Whitbourne (swhitbo@psych.umass.edu) if you have any questions.

John

John C. Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Chancellor
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
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JOBS: Faculty Position in Clinical Gero-neuropsychology

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs anticipates a tenure-track assistant professor position for a clinical neuropsychologist with specialized training and research interests in aging beginning August 2011, pending funding.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. from a university-affiliated APA-accredited clinical program with research and clinical training in neuropsychology and aging. Faculty are committed to excellence in research and training, with the expectation that faculty maintain a productive program of research with commitment to obtain external funding. Clinical instruction and supervision in the department’s community clinic (CU Aging Center) may be part of the teaching load. Preference will be given for those eligible for Colorado licensure and for board certification in neuropsychology. The sixteen faculty in the Psychology Department currently offer an undergraduate degree, MA programs in clinical and experimental, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a curricular emphasis in geropsychology (more information is available at http://www.uccs.edu/psych).

 

Applicants should apply online at http://www.jobsatcu.com and search for Job Posting Number 811249. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, representative research publications (up to 3), and unofficial transcripts for consideration.  Three letters of recommendation should be sent by the reviewer to:  Chair, Clinical Neuropsychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Colorado, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO  80918. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications begins November 15, 2010, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

                UCCS is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for prospective employees.  Positions entrusted with master keys and/or financial system access must also pass a credit history check.  UCCS fosters equity in employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness.

 

 

 

Sara Honn Qualls, Ph.D.

Kraemer Family Professor of Aging Studies and Professor of Psychology

Director, Gerontology Center

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Mailing:  Gerontology Center, 1434 N. Hancock, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Office:  719-667-0187

Cell:  719-210-8252 (Cell)

e:  squalls@uccs.edu

f:  719-471-2800