Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow, you'll join a compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to supporting the mental health, wellbeing, and success of Duke's diverse student population.

Under the guidance of the Director and the CAPS Site Training Director, the Postdoctoral Psychology Resident will provide individual and group counseling services, intake assessments, crisis interventions, emergency on-call services, case management activities, outreach, and related counseling center administration. Clinical supervision for licensure will be provided by a licensed psychologist at CAPS. The Resident will work with the CAPS Site Training Director to collaboratively identify an area of focus for the postdoctoral training year based on their areas of interest.

Whether you're providing counseling services, responding to students in crisis, leading innovative outreach programs, or building your professional identity through advanced training and supervision, your expertise and authentic approach will help students thrive during some of the most important years of their lives.

This one-year, full-time residency offers an opportunity to deepen your clinical skills while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced university environment that values inclusion, innovation, and holistic care.

Be Bold.

At Duke Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), we are committed to providing timely, culturally responsive, and evidence-based mental health services. We seek a clinician who embraces innovation, values collaboration, and is passionate about supporting college students through developmental, academic, emotional, and interpersonal challenges.

As a Postdoctoral Psychology Resident, you'll provide comprehensive clinical services while participating in an immersive training experience designed to support your professional growth and preparation for independent licensure.

What You'll Do

Provide Direct Clinical Services (60%)

• Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized treatment recommendations.
• Provide brief individual counseling, single-session therapy, and ongoing psychotherapy services.
• Facilitate group counseling experiences that may include process groups, psychoeducational workshops, support groups, and skill-building programs.
• Deliver crisis intervention and risk assessment services for students experiencing acute psychological distress.
• Consult with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding student mental health concerns.
• Develop and lead outreach programs focused on mental health awareness, resilience, and student wellbeing.
• Support campus-wide prevention and wellness initiatives.
• Under licensed supervision, contribute to the training and development of doctoral interns and master's-level trainees, including supervision and educational seminars when appropriate.

Advance Professional Practice and Clinical Excellence (35%)

• Participate in weekly individual clinical supervision with a licensed psychologist.
• Apply for licensure through the North Carolina Psychology Board within 30 days of beginning clinical practice.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and ethical clinical documentation.
• Utilize electronic medical record systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and professional standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, campus partners, families, and community providers to coordinate student care.
• Participate in the CAPS after-hours emergency on-call rotation.
• Attend staff meetings, consultation teams, continuing education programs, and residency training activities.
• Serve on departmental and university committees as assigned.
• Receive mentorship and coaching that supports professional identity development and career growth.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities, including conferences and specialized trainings in college mental health.

Contribute to Innovation and Student Success (5%)

• Partner with CAPS leadership to support service enhancement, quality improvement initiatives, and department priorities.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives that advance the mission and goals of Duke University and Student Affairs.
• Support the development of innovative mental health services that improve student access and outcomes.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

Education

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.

Experience

• Successful completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy.
• Experience conducting crisis assessment, intervention, consultation, and case management.
• Experience working with emerging adults and college-aged populations.
• Experience in a university or college counseling center setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a clinical caseload within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to serving students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA approved program.
• Experiences:
  • Demonstrated experience providing evidence-based mental health services, including individual and group therapy.
  • Demonstrated experience in crisis assessment, intervention, consultation and case management.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with emerging and young adult population, preferably in a university counseling setting.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills to manage clinical caseload in a demanding environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong commitment to overall wellbeing of students of all communities.

         Skills and Competencies

• • Demonstrated excellence in clinical assessment and treatment planning, provision of crisis intervention, brief individual and group therapy and consultation/case management.
  • Demonstrated experience and/or strong interest in the roles of a university counseling center staff professionals, including individual psychotherapy, group therapy, supervision of masters and doctoral level graduate students, case management, outreach and consultation and center administration.
  • Demonstrated developing expertise in stress and other performance related issues, relationship skills, mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, alcohol/substance abuse, and/or other developmental issues of college students.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills. Proficient with EMHR.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team in a university counseling center.
  • Experience with and commitment to working with diverse clients.
  • Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and use excellent judgment in working with student clients who need CAPS services.
  • The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and able to manage independent projects as well as collaborative teamwork.

Why Duke?

At Duke, you'll join a nationally recognized institution where innovation, excellence, and student wellbeing are at the center of everything we do. This residency provides robust clinical training, professional mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to explore specialized areas of interest while preparing for independent licensure.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow as a clinician while helping students navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve their goals.

Choose Duke.

Join a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on the lives of students every day.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help advance student wellbeing at Duke University while building the foundation for a meaningful and impactful career in psychology.