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Site Name: Pacific Islands Health Care System, VA
Department: VA Pacific Islands Health Care System
In lieu of an in-person interview, the selection committee will invite applicants being considered for ranking to a) submit a work sample and b) participate in a competency based online interview.* We offer online interviews in lieu of phone/video or in-person interviews to provide convenience to our applicants and allow applicants the opportunity to be reflective in their responses. We also conduct interviews in this manner to reduce potential bias in the selections process, while enabling individuals to participate in the interview process regardless of access to resources (i.e. ability to fund travel to interviews). We want the competencies and qualities of the candidate to be what is reviewed within the interview process rather than interviewing skill, degree of charisma, or other variables that are not relevant to being a quality professional psychologist. Candidates are given an approximately one week window in which to complete the online interview in January.
In addition, those applicants being considered for ranking are invited to meet with program faculty, the Training Director, and current program postdocs via video-teleconferencing. This is an opportunity for candidates to learn more about the site, ask questions, and connect with those involved in the program. These informal meetings allow for more individualized connection between the applicant and training site.
* Applicants requiring accommodation due to disability for the online interview or virtual meeting are asked to request such assistance by contacting the Training Director at shiloh.jordan@va.gov.
The postdoctoral residency program at the Pacific Islands Health Care System (PIHCS) has six postdoctoral fellow positions in five emphasis tracks: 1) PTSD, (2 positions)*, 2) Military Sexual Trauma and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (1 position), 3) Primary Care Mental Health Integration/Whole Health (1 position), 4) Rural/Underserved Populations (1 position), and 5) LGBTQ+ Health (1 position). The psychology postdoctoral fellowship program at the Pacific Islands Health Care System is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. The next site visit will be during the academic year 2029. The APA CoA can be reached at: 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; Telephone: 800-374-2721; 202-336-5979; TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123. For more information please visit: Psychology Training Education | VA Pacific Islands Health Care | Veterans Affairs
Our training program has a scientist-practitioner orientation based in diverse clinical experiences with a focus on evidence-based practice and a sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, and individual differences. We are seeking bright, conscientious, personable, diverse, and well-qualified applicants with sound clinical training in psychological assessment, as well as individual and group therapy with adults with an ability to function with autonomy under supervision. We value a commitment to learning, initiative, flexibility, maturity, and a desire to provide public service.
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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.va.gov/pacific-islands-health-care/work-with-us/jobs-and-careers/psychology-training-education/ 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.