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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 9130
Program Type: Post Doctoral
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Captain James A Lovell Federal Healthcare Center
Department: Captain James A. Lovell FHCC
Address: 3001 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, Illinois 60064
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA
Distance from Major City: 25 miles north of Chicago, IL
Phone: 224-610-5796
Fax:
Training Director Email: Suchi.Daga@va.gov
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: https://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/careers/Psychology_Training_Programs.asp
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/careers/Psychology_Training_Programs.asp
Primary Agency Type: Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Armed Forces Medical Center
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Member of APPIC since: 03/21/2014
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Postdoctoral Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Suchi Daga
Chief Psychologist: Vincent Colbert
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 46
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 0
Number of Non-Psychologist Staff/Faculty who Supervise Post-docs 0
Position Information
Start Date: 07/26/2027
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 4
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 60945
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above):
Brief description of the typical work day for a postdoc at this training site Postdoctoral Residents typically work M-F, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Their clinical activities and duties vary by rotation and clinic, and each Resident also participates in common education/learning activities. Our brochure provides more detailed information. An updated version of our brochure will be available online by mid-October 2025. Our brochure can be found online at: https://www.va.gov/lovell-federal-health-care-va/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-programs/. We will be recruiting for 1 Resident in each of the following areas: • Trauma Recovery/Substance Use Disorder • Health Psychology• Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs • Active Duty Military Psychology
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsNo
Do Psychology Interns/Postdocs Have the Opportunity to Supervise Practicum Students?Yes
Is this program fully affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Is this program partially affiliated with one or more doctoral programs? No
Postdoctoral Application Process
Application Due Date: 12/01/2026 11:59 PM EST
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Email the Program
We have matched with interns from these programs: Class of 2026-2027: Pacific University (x2), University of Northern Colorado, Chestnut Hill College Class of 2023-2024: University of Indianapolis, Wheaton College, Adler University (x2) Class of 2022-2023: University of Indianapolis, Wayne State University, Illinois School of Professional Psychology at National Louis University Class of 2021-2022: Rosalind Franklin University, Alliant International University Class of 2020-2021: Midwestern University (3 students), Loyola University Maryland Class of 2019-2020: Roosevelt University (2 students), Illinois Institute of Technology, Adler University Class of 2018-2019: Midwestern University, Nova Southeastern University, Roosevelt University, Purdue University Class of 2017-2018: Ball State University, Chicago School, Adler University, Nova Southeastern University Class of 2016-2017: Loma Linda University, Hofstra University, Miami University, Texas Tech University Class of 2015-2016: Ball State University, University of Connecticut, University of Indianapolis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Class of 2014-2015: Northern Illinois University Class of 2013-2014: Illinois School of Professional Psychology Class of 2012-2013: Loma Linda University Class of 2011-2012: Adler School of Professional Psychology
The program uses the APPA Centralized Application Service: Yes
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: 12/14/2026
Tentative interview date: 1/11/2027; 1/14/2027
Interview process description:

Open Houses

Before you apply, to help you learn more about the overall training program at Lovell and each specific emphasis area, we will host two, 1-hour, virtual (on the Webex platform) open houses. Each open house will include an overview of the Psychology Training Program and the Postdoctoral Residency tracks led by the Directors of Psychology Training. The open houses are optional. Attendance will not factor into the evaluation of applications or influence decisions about interview offers. Attendance will not be taken at the open houses.

 

We are accepting applications through December 1, 2026 and we will conduct interviews in early to mid-January. Interviews will be fully virtual. Our site will abide by the Postdoctoral Selection Standards and Common Hold Date set by APPIC. Thus, offers to top-ranked applicants may be made before the CHD, February 16, 2027, once all interview are complete. The applicant can accept that offer, or can hold the offer until the CHD. Applicants will be notified by email once a position has been filled. Please review the APPIC website for detailed guidance on the CHD process.

 

Psychology Training Programs | Lovell Federal Health Care | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
Postdoctoral Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: Yes
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work in the US is Required No
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada is Required: No
This institution, department, internship, or postdoctoral program requires trainees to sign a statement about personal behavior and/or religious beliefs as a condition of admission and/or retention in the program: No
How to obtain text of statement:
Program Description

The Postdoctoral Residency at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is committed to providing high quality generalist training with an emphasis in one of four areas (1 position each): Trauma Recovery/Substance Use Disorders, Health Psychology, Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs, and Active Duty Military Psychology. An applicant may apply to more than one emphasis area as long as they describe how each of those areas fits in with their career trajectory. The overall goal of the program is to provide Residents with a variety of experiences in an applied setting, using a practitioner-scholar model. Training emphasizes the importance of building an effective professional identity; while also developing advanced skills in evidence-based psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation skills.

Training at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center affords Residents a unique opportunity to learn about the application of evidence based principles in various therapeutic communities. Residents will learn much about structured treatment environments and programmatic interventions, and sharpen their clinical skills in assessment, individual and group therapy, and psychoeducational teaching activities. Psychology Residents will work not only with staff psychologists to assist Veterans and Active Duty Service Members, but will be part of interdisciplinary treatment teams.

   

 

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents:
Adults: Yes
Family: Yes
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
LGBTQ+: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: Yes
Students:
International Students:
Rural:
Urban:
Low income: Yes
People without housing: Yes
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Crisis Intervention: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research:
Supervision of Practicum students : Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Exposure (1% to 20%)
HIV/AIDS:
Eating Disorders:
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology:
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities:
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Neuropsychology-Adult:
Neuropsychology-Child:
Serious Mental Illness: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Anxiety Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Trauma/PTSD: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Abuse: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Substance Use Disorders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Forensics/Corrections:
Sexual Offenders:
Geropsychology: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Pediatrics:
School:
Counseling:
Vocational/Career Development:
Multicultural Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Feminist Therapy:
Religion/Spirituality:
Empirically-Supported Treatments: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Public Policy/Advocacy:
Program Development/Evaluation: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Supervision: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Emphasis (31% to 49%)
Integrated health care - primary: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - specialty:
Other:

Additional information about training opportunities: Not all rotations or training experiences may be available as described in the APPIC Directory. Please consult the program's application materials or their website at: https://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/careers/Psychology_Training_Programs.asp  for a complete description of the training opportunities available at this training site. IF the site has not updated their information by August 1, feel free to contact the Training Director for additional information.

Summary of the Characteristics of the Specified Postdoctoral Class
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
Number of Completed Applications: 56 37 23 38 39 28 13 33 25
Where did Former Postdoctoral Fellows Go (1st Placement)?
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Total Number of post-docs: 3 4 0 0
Still a Postdoctoral Fellow: 0 0 0 0
Academic teaching: 0 0 0
Community mental health center: 1 0 0 0
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 0 0 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 2 2 0 0
Psychiatric facility: 0 0 0 0
Correctional facility: 0 0 0 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0 0 0 0
School district/system: 0 0 0 0
Independent practice setting: 0 2 0 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://www.va.gov/lovell-federal-health-care-va/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/psychology-training-programs/
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