Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

The Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, & Training Center, PC is offering a clinical/research fellowship in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the 2009-2010 training year that will begin some time in the summer of 2009. This is a unique one-year postdoctoral fellowship with possible opportunities for either a second year or transition to a permanent position. The fellowship is intended to be approximately equally split between research activities and clinical work/practice development.

We are a small clinic, research, and training center with two owner/employees (Jason Luoma www.drluoma.com and Jenna LeJeune www.portlandpsychology.com), one postdoctoral resident, and one contractor. We run several websites (including www.learningact.com). Dr. Luoma is grant-funded researcher with contacts at local and national research centers. Drs. Luoma and LeJeune can provide specialty training in addictions, mood disorders, trauma, and eating disorders.

The ideal candidate will have clinical training in ACT, an interest in developing a grant-funded research career, and have demonstrated potential in both areas. The area of specialty within the framework of ACT is open. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is interested in helping us expand what our center has to offer and who may be interested in continuing this work after the fellowship year is over. We would like to expand our clinic and are interested in people who would be interested in careers that combine both direct clinic work, supervision, and research.

The fellow will learn about running a fee-for-service group practice, including marketing and financial operations. She/he will receive two hours per week of supervision in ACT, which is sufficient for licensure in Oregon. She/he will learn how to write competitive grant proposals and will participate in analyzing research data, conducting qualitative, single case, and/or quantitative research, and publishing papers. The fellow will also learn learn about the use of remote collaboration/videoconferencing technologies in marketing, training, and/or research. The fellow will accumulate a small clinical case load that can leave with him/her after the year, if desired.

This fellowship has a great deal of flexibility for the person who wants to build a career around their values and life goals, rather than finding a position that they can fit into. If you think that might be you, don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your interest. The details of the position are flexible.

By the way, Portland is a fantastic city that is often ranked as one of the most livable cities in America. We have a vibrant and growing community of ACT clinicians and researchers here.

Minimum requirements: Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. ABD is acceptable. Demonstrated interest in and experience with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and/or other behavior therapies. Demonstrated commitment to research (e.g., at least one peer reviewed empirical publication). Competence with computers and web 2.0 technologies is also desired. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Stipend will be $20,000, a small stipend for education/travel and health insurance, good vacation benefits, plus additional income based on clients seen in the clinic (likely $10,000 or more). Review of applications is ongoing. Email curriculum vitae and a brief statement about why you are interested in this position to: Jason Luoma, Ph.D., Director, Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Portland, OR. E-mail: jbluoma@gmail.com.