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Department : Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Program

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 9900
Program Type: Post Doctoral
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Citrus Health Network
Department: Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Program
Address: 4175 West 20th Avenue
Hialeah, Florida 33012
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
Distance from Major City: 10
Phone: 305-825-0300x
Fax:
Training Director Email: psychologyprogram@citrushealth.com
Co-Training Director Email:
Web Address: http://www.citrushealth.com
Brochure Website's Address: https://citrushealth.org/psychology-postdoctoral-residency-program
Primary Agency Type: Community Mental Health Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric or Pediatrics
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Psychology Department
  • Other
Member of APPIC since: 01/11/2008
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Postdoctoral Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Ana Rivas-Vasquez
Chief Psychologist: Ana Rivas-Vasquez
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 17
Number of Part-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 1
Number of Non-Psychologist Staff/Faculty who Supervise Post-docs 0
Position Information
Start Date: 09/01/2027
Funded
Number of Full Time Slots Expected Next Class: 10
Number of Part Time Slots Expected Next Class: 0
Stipend
Full Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 60000
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): standard employee benefits after 60 days; Educational time in addition to paid time off; eligible for FSA account, retirement, and other.
Brief description of the typical work day for a postdoc at this training site A typical work day varies for different residents depending on the placement.
Does this site have practicum psychology students on site? Yes
Doctoral Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
Masters Psychology Practicum StudentsYes
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: 01/17/2027 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:
The program uses the APPA Centralized Application Service: Yes
Interview notification date: 01/31/2027
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

Rolling Admission for post-doctoral positions available in various placement settings.  Positions are available until filled. 

Priority Application Due Date is 01/17/2027. We will still consider applications after this date however priority will be given to those applications submitted by this date. 

Program reviews completed applications upon receipt and will contact applicants within two weeks to coordinate if selected for interview.  Program requires at least two interviews prior to review by selection committee; typically one interview with placement supervisor, and a second interview with the training director. Interview may also include department Administrator. These may be remote or in-person. 

Please specify in application the placement/program that you are interested in applying to.  UPPD will be updated to reflect available positions by October 2026.  

Interview notification dates may vary depending on receipt of application. 

Please visit our recently updated website for more information regarding our program and application checklist. 

https://citrushealth.org/psychology-postdoctoral-residency-program
Postdoctoral Applicant Requirements
US Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a U.S. Citizen, Authorization to Work in the US is Required Yes
Canadian Citizenship Required: No
If NOT a Canadian Citizen, Authorization to Work in Canada is Required: Yes
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

Citrus Health Network, Inc. has defined its training philosophy to reflect a "practitioner informed by the literature" orientation. Postdoctoral residents receive training and exposure to empirically supported treatments through seminars, experiential training, supervision, review and discussion. Residents are expected to enter the training program with an understanding of fundamental principles and are expected to practice more independently. Unlike the doctoral internship, which provides a wide range of experiences in different service areas throughout the agency, the postdoctoral residency program provides a more intensive experience in a single service area or program. Residents are expected to provide direct services to clients. In an effort to continue the professional development of trainees, the resident positions are designed to encourage residents in becoming comfortable in leadership roles.

Treatment experiences are available in a broad array of programs:

  • Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU)
  • Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit (ACSU)
  • Outpatient Psychotherapy in Outpatient Mental Health Services (OMHS) with possible option of additional experience in: 
    • Substance Use Disorder, Opioid Use and Co-occuring mental health areas and/or
    • Sexual Abuse Victims/Offenders
  • Adult Primary Care / Integrated Behavioral Medicine with possible option of additional experience in: 
    • Substance Use Disorder, Opioid Use and Co-occuring mental health areas
    • Maternal/Pediatrics Primary Care / Integrated Behavioral Medicine
  • Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) at the Center for Adolescent Treatment Services (CATS)
  • Early Childhood Development (ECD) with possible testing experiences in Comprehensive Early Autism Diagnostic Services (CEADS)
  • Foster Care Plus Program

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, experiential training, and supervision with a highly experienced faculty body
  • Emphasis in 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 and mentoring others
  • Experience conducting and presenting research

This program aims to: 

  1. Increase and refine resident's ability to integrate clinical theory and practice in the application of evidence based knowledge, assessment, and clinical skills in the practice of psychology.
  2. Use critical thinking to identify and respond to diversity.
  3. Heighten the resident's sense of professionalism.     

 

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

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

(training opportunities continued)

Treatment Modalities
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Individual Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Couples Therapy:
Family Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Group Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Community Intervention: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Consultation/Liaison: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Crisis Intervention: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy:
Cognitive Rehabilitation:
Primary Care: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidenced Based Practice: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Evidence Based Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision of Practicum students : Exposure (1% to 20%)
Other:

(training opportunities continued)

Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Experience (21% to 30%)
HIV/AIDS: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Eating Disorders: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Sexual Disorders:
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Experience (21% to 30%)
Physical Disabilities:
Learning Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Sexual Offenders: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Geropsychology:
Pediatrics: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Administration: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Integrated health care - primary: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Integrated health care - specialty: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Other:

There are less or greater emphasis on particular areas of study depending on program placement. 

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: www.citrushealth.com  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: 12 11 14 18 21
Where did Former Postdoctoral Fellows Go (1st Placement)?
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
Total Number of post-docs: 4 5 3 4
Still a Postdoctoral Fellow: 0 0 0
Academic teaching: 0 0 0
Community mental health center: 2 3 1 2
Consortium: 0 0 0 0
University Counseling Center: 0 0 0 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0 2 0 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 0 0 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: 1 0 2 2
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 1 0 0 0
Link to Program's Trainee Admissions, Support, and Outcome Data: https://citrushealth.org/psychology-postdoctoral-residency-program
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