APA Accredited Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Program

Postdoctoral Residency Admissions, Support, and Initial Placement Data

Program Disclosures

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Postdoctoral Program Admissions

The Citrus Health Network Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).

The program employs staff at all levels who are representative of, and culturally competent to serve, individuals across all ages and different cultural backgrounds. The program consistently upholds equal opportunity practices in accordance with anti-discrimination laws and is fully committed to providing services without bias based on race, color, ethnicity, language, age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or social and economic status.

Treatment Experiences

• Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU)
• Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit (ACSU)
• Foster Care Programs
• Outpatient Psychotherapy
• Behavioral Medicine
• Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP)
• Early Childhood Development (ECD)

There is also a substance use disorder experience integrated into the behavioral medicine and outpatient psychotherapy placements.

Clinical Psychology Training

• A rich program of didactic seminars, colloquia, and supervision with a large faculty body
• Emphasis on the integration of science and practice with sensitivity to cultural diversity and individual differences
• A multi-ethnic, largely Hispanic population
• Opportunities for program development, training, and expansion
• Opportunities to gain experience in supervising others
• Opportunities to conduct research

Residents who complete the program successfully earn a certificate in Clinical Psychology.

Program Aims

• To increase and refine the resident’s ability to integrate clinical theory and practice in the application of knowledge, assessment, and clinical skills in the practice of psychology
• To use critical thinking to identify and respond to diversity
• To heighten the resident’s sense of professionalism

Core Competencies

• Integration of Science and Practice
• Individual and Cultural Diversity
• Ethical and Legal Standards and Policy
• Education and Systems Application

Application Checklist

• Cover Letter specifying placement/program of interest
• Two Letters of Recommendation addressed to the Training Director and sent directly from a professional source
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter from an APA-accredited doctoral program stating that all degree requirements will be completed by August 1st

To apply to our Postdoctoral Psychology Program, please use the APPA CAS Application System.

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