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Site Name: Miami VA Healthcare System

Department: Psychology Service

Department : Psychology Service

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Member Site Information
APPIC Member Number: 9926
Program Type: Post Doctoral
Membership Type: Full Membership
Site: Miami VA Healthcare System
Department: Psychology Service
Address: 1201 NW 16th Street
Mail Stop 116B
Miami, Florida 33125
Country: United States
Metro Area: Not Applicable
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
Distance from Major City: Within the city of Miami
Phone: 305-575-7000x13215
Fax:
Email: laura.weinberg@va.gov
Web Address: https://www.va.gov/miami-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/
Brochure Website's Address: https://www.va.gov/miami-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/miami-va-healthcare-system-document-library/
Primary Agency Type: Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Additional Agency Types:
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Member of APPIC since: 2011
Accreditation
APA Accreditation Accredited
CPA Accreditation Not Accredited
Postdoctoral Staff/Faculty Information
Training Director: Laura Weinberg
Chief Psychologist: Julie Ruddy
Number of Full-Time Licensed Doctoral Psychologists on Staff/Faculty 35
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: 08/15/2024
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: 55407
Part Time Annual Stipend for Next Class: 0
Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Licensing Exam Release Time, Life Insurance, Professional Development Time, Sick Leave, Vacation
Other Fringe Benefits (not indicated above): public transportation benefit
Brief description of the typical work day for a postdoc at this training site Postdoctoral residents perform and participate in a variety to training activities on a daily basis, including but not limited to rotation-related activities, supervision of junior trainees in hierarchical formats, administrative tasks, individual psychotherapy, assessment, consultation and teaching in several emphases areas.
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: 12/08/2023 11:59 PM EST
How to obtain application info: Visit Website
Preferred method of contacting the program: Visit Website
We have matched with interns from these programs: Miami VAHS, University of New Mexico Health Science School of Medicine, Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC, Richmond, VA, Jackson Health System/University of Miami, Regional Mental Health Center, Merrillville, IN, Sonny Montgomery VAMS, Jackson, MS, VA New York Harbor HS, Orlando VAHS, and more
The program uses the APPA Centralized Application Service: Yes
Interviews at this site are: Not Offered
A Virtual Interview is: Required
Interview notification date: 01/02/2024
Tentative interview date: N/A
Interview process description:

After receipt and review of applications, the training committee selects applicants for interviews. Those individuals will be contacted, typically via email, to inform of interview offer. At that time, available interview dates will be provided to the applicant. Interviews are typically 1 hour long, with additional time available to connect with current residents. The applicant will meet with at least two interviewers, often more, if schedules permit. Interviews are required but can be held virtually, and may be required to be virtual given the COVID-19 pandemic. Requests to speak with staff or residents not available at the time/day of interview are welcome.
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 Psychology Service of the Miami VA Healthcare System (Miami VAHS), located in Miami Florida, offers post-doctoral training in health service psychology to nine residents each year. The positions are one year long and each position has a specific area of emphasis:

1. PTSD and Related Concerns - 1 position

2. Gero-Neuropsychology - 1 position

3. Mental Health Recovery and Rehabilitation - 2 positions

4. Forensics/Veteran's Justice Outreach - 1 position

5. Health Psychology

a) Traditional Health - 1 position

b) Liver Diseases and HIV - 1 position

c) Integrated Health/PACT - 2 positions 

d) Rehabilitation Psychology - 1 position 

Residents select from a wide range of rotations typically in their area of emphasis. Additionally, they provide both psychotherapy and psychological assessment services in the general mental health clinic for a portion of their time year round. They are also involved in the supervision of interns, facilitate and manage intern training activities (e.g., case conferences), and participate in the internship training committee. They also receive training in program evaluation, research, and similar scholarly activities. 

Choices among clinical experiences include Primary Care - Mental Health Integration; Palliative Care and Hospice; Pain Management; Disease Management (obesity, liver disease, organ transplants, cardiology, diabetes and infectious diseases); Consultation & Liaison; Neuropsychology; Geriatric Neuropsychology (outpatient and Community Living Center), Residential Psychiatric and Substance Use Rehabilitation & Recovery Programs, Psychosocial Recovery and Rehabilitation Center, Rehabilitation Psychology,  and Forensic/Veterans Justice Outreach and the PTSD Division (PTSD emphasis only).

The Post-Doctoral Residency program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and the next site visit will occur in 2024. For information regarding APA accreditation of this residency, or other accredited programs contact the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, APA, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC, 20002-4242, or phone (202) 336-5979, or email apaaccred@apa.org Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation.

The goal of the postdoctoral program is to prepare scientifically-minded, doctoral-level psychologists to function effectively and autonomously in priority areas of health care for veterans and military patients. Applicants must have completed an APA, CPA, or PCSAS-accredited Ph.D. or Psy.D. program, including an APA- or CPA-accredited internship, preferably within a health care setting. Previous clinical and research experience in emphasis area is highly desirable. The program places strong emphasis on clinical activity. Residents are expected to achieve competencies based on the practitioner-scholar model in professionalism, assessment, evaluation and conceptualization skills, intervention and consultation skills, scientific thinking and research skills, education, teaching and supervision skills, diversity and muticulturalism, and administrative and systemic skills.

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

Populations
Infants:
Toddlers:
Children:
Adolescents:
Adults: Yes
Family:
Older Adults: Yes
Inpatients: Yes
Outpatients: Yes
Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender: Yes
Ethnic minorities: Yes
Spanish-speaking: Yes
French-speaking:
Deaf/Hearing-impaired:
Students:
International Students:
Rural:
Urban: Yes
Low income: Yes
Homelessness: 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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Family Therapy:
Group Therapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Community Intervention:
Consultation/Liaison: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Crisis Intervention: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Brief Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Long-term Psychotherapy: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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 : Experience (21% to 30%)
Other:

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Experience
Health Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Women's Health: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
HIV/AIDS: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Eating Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sexual Disorders: Experience (21% to 30%)
Sports Psychology:
Rehabilitation Psychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Physical Disabilities: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Learning Disabilities: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Developmental Disabilities:
Assessment: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Neuropsychology-Adult: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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:
Geropsychology: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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: Exposure (1% to 20%)
Supervision: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
Research:
Administration: Major Area of Study (50% or Greater)
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.va.gov/miami-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/  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
Number of Completed Applications: 45 44 53 30 55 30
Where did Former Postdoctoral Fellows Go (1st Placement)?
2022-2023
Total Number of post-docs: 7
Still a Postdoctoral Fellow: 0
Academic teaching:
Community mental health center: 1
Consortium: 0
University Counseling Center: 0
Hospital/Medical Center: 0
Veterans Affairs Health Care System: 6
Psychiatric facility: 0
Correctional facility: 0
Health Maintenance Organization: 0
School district/system: 0
Independent practice setting: 0
Other (Academic Psychology Department): 0
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