APA Accredited Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Program

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).

Treatment experiences are available in a broad array of programs:

Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit (ACSU)
Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU)

Outpatient Psychotherapy

Behavioral Medicine

Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP)/ Center for Adolescent Treatment Services (CATS)
Foster Care Programs
Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Training is in the area of Clinical Psychology with the goal of preparing candidates for licensure and subsequent Board Certification.

This program offers:

A rich program of didactic seminars, colloquia & supervision with a large faculty body
Emphasis on the integration of science and practice with sensitivity to cultural diversity and individual differences
A multiethnic, largely Hispanic population

Opportunity for program development, training and expansion

Opportunity to gain experience in supervising others

Opportunity to conduct research

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

Citrus Health Network is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association for a Postdoctoral Residency Program, the only APA-accredited program in the State of Florida, and the first in the nation, to be based in a community mental health center. In addition, the training program is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) and observes all rules for intern and postdoctoral resident selection as established by that organization.

Citrus Health Network is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The program employs staff at all levels that are represented and competent to provide services to various age and cultural groups. The program amply demonstrates its equal opportunity practices, which conform to all laws against discrimination and is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, color, ethnicity, language, age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or social and economic status.

For more information on the Citrus Health Network Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Program, please contact the Office of Education and Training at psychologyprogram@citrushealth.com .

Citrus Health Network Postdoctoral Psychology Residency Handbook

2023 Post Doctoral Residency Admissions, Support and Initial Placement Data

Postdoctoral Residency Admissions, Support, and Initial Placement Data

Date Program Tables are updated: 11/20/2024

Program Disclosures

Does the program or institution require students, trainees, and/or staff (faculty) to comply with specific policies or practices related to the institution’s affiliation or purpose?	No
If yes, provide website link (or content from brochure) where this specific information is presented:	N/A

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). Treatment experiences are available in a broad array of programs: 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 placement experiences.

Training is in the area of Clinical Psychology with the goal of preparing candidates for licensure and subsequent Board Certification. This program offers: A rich program of didactic seminars, colloquia & supervision with a large faculty body; Emphasis in the integration of science and practice with sensitivity to cultural diversity; and individual differences; A multi-ethnic, largely Hispanic population; Opportunity for program development, training, and expansion; Opportunity to gain experience in supervising others; Opportunity to conduct research. Residents who complete the program successfully earn a certificate in Clinical Psychology.

Program Aims:

To increase and refine 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.

Competencies:

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

Application Checklist:

Cover Letter specifying placement/program of interest
Completed Post Doctoral Residency Application Form ((DOWNLOAD FORM))
2 Letters of Recommendation addressed to 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 Post-Doctoral Psychology Program, please use the APPA CAS Application System

Describe any other required minimum criteria used to screen applicants:

N/A

Financial and Other Benefit Support for Upcoming Training Year*

Annual Stipend/Salary for Full-time Residents	$60,000
Annual Stipend/Salary for Half-time Residents	N/A
Program provides access to medical insurance for resident?	Yes
If access to medical insurance is provided:	Trainee contribution to cost required? Yes
Coverage of family member(s) available?	Yes
Coverage of legally married partner available?	Yes
Coverage of domestic partner available?	Yes
Hours of Annual Paid Personal Time Off (PTO and/or Vacation)	120
Hours of Annual Paid Sick Leave	0
In the event of medical conditions and/or family needs that require extended leave, does the program allow reasonable unpaid leave to interns/residents in excess of personal time off and sick leave?	Yes
Other Benefits (please describe):	80 Hours of Paid Time Off (includes vacation and sick leave); 40 Hours of Education Leave; 6 paid holidays a year; Limited Life Insurance, Dental Insurance and Vision plans available at a small cost to trainee. Citrus Health Network is a qualified site for the National Loan Repayment Program - more info at https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/index.html. Citrus Health Network is both a HRSA designated NHSC and STAR approved facility.

*Note. Programs are not required by the Commission on Accreditation to provide all benefits listed in this table

Initial Post-Residency Positions (Provide an Aggregated Tally for the Preceding 3 Cohorts)

Year	# of Residents
2019-2022	14
Total # of residents who remain in training in the residency program	0
PD	0
EP	0
Academic teaching	0
Community mental health center	4
Consortium	0
University Counseling Center	0
Hospital/Medical Center	0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System	0
Psychiatric facility	1
Correctional facility	2
Health maintenance organization	0
School district/system	0
Independent practice setting	1
Other	6