The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE) seeks candidates for a clinical Psychology Post-Doctoral position (HR Title Clinician I or Clinician II) for one to two years. This position is contingent on funding. Applicants must have a focus on youth mental health. Located on the main campus in Logan, Utah, this is a 1.0 FTE, 12-month fiscal year position. Review of applications will begin February 15th and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is summer 2025, although a fall start-date could be negotiated.

• Provide evidence-based psychological services to youth and their families.  It is expected that services will be provided in person and via telehealth.  
• Engage in outreach to rural and remote areas in Utah to expand the reach of clinical services to youth in the SCCE.
• Engage in service and outreach activities to support the mission of the Sorenson Center, College, and USU.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clinician I: 
  • A student in a doctoral program in Psychology (Clinical, Counseling, School, or Combined) who has completed internship and is ABD with plans to complete all graduation requirements within 6 months of hire
• Clinician II: 
  • A doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program (Clinical, Counseling, School, or Combined) and eligible for licensure in Utah as a Psychologist within 1 year of hire date
• Experience providing evidence-based psychological treatments to youth and families
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
• Training and experience in behavioral parent training
• Training and experience conducting psychological evaluations of youth for LD, ADHD, and Autism
• Experience working in an interprofessional health care setting

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Current curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. A cover letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE) provides comprehensive clinical services and applied training across the lifespan, integrating across several programs and departments. Services are provided by teams of dedicated trainees and professionals who also engage in cutting-edge research related to clinical practices and interventions.  Services provided in the SCCE include: Hearing and Balance, Speech-Language, Behavioral Health (including Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy), and applied behavior analysis services. The Behavior Health clinic includes an Integrated Assessment team that conducts comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluations for youth and adults with suspected developmental / behavioral concerns. 

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

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