Clinical Child Psychology

The University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry and Postdoctoral Training Network welcomes applications for a two-year APA-accredited postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Child Psychology. The program offers a research mentorship model.

This year we are offering a clinical-specialty track, which offers excellent training and experiences for fellows who would like to specialize in clinical practice along with have opportunities for research and professional development. Clinical-specialty fellows spend approximately 80% of their time on clinical responsibilities, and 20% on research and educational opportunities. We also offer a research-specialty track, which is ideally suited for fellows who want balanced experience between advanced clinical training, research, and professional development. Research-specialty fellows spend approximately 50% of their time on research and educational opportunities and 50% on clinical responsibilities.

This year, opportunities for research-fellows are available for applicants with expertise in any of the following areas:

(1) perinatal, infant and early childhood mental health (Zero to Thrive),

(2) youth depression and suicide prevention (YDSP), or

In addition to focused research mentorship, the program provides evidence-based clinical training and a core curriculum. Our fellowship focuses on building knowledge and skills that help prepare fellows for a career as a scientist-practitioner. Clinical training occurs in a variety of specialty child psychiatry outpatient clinics (e.g., Trauma and Grief, Infant and Early Childhood, Parent Management Training, OCD and Anxiety, etc.) and may be supplemented with an optional short eating disorders rotation. Please refer to the brochure on our website for further information.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program by August 2025. The start date of the fellowship is September 1, 2025. The anticipated stipend is $61,008 for 1st year fellows. Benefits include vacation, sick and professional development time, and health care coverage. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, MI a vibrant city which has recently been voted the best place to live in America. The state of Michigan has also been voted the best state to live and work.