Postdoctoral Scholar Clinical

The one-year postdoctoral fellowship training emphasis is on pediatric screening and intervention with a focus on parent management training for caregivers of children ages 0-12 years with varying medical disorders, developmental disabilities, and behavioral disorders. The services are mostly in-person, but some telehealth services are required. The psychology fellow will become certified in the HOT DOCS and DOCS K-5 parent training interventions and, as part of these interventions, will have opportunities for education advocacy through working with caregivers to support patients' rights and needs.

• Clinical - 20 hours a week of clinical services with children ages 0-12 years. Screening, assessment, documentation, and behavioral parent training.
• Administrative - This position involves administrative duties related to managing the DOCS parenting program, less than 6 hrs. per week (calling clients, assisting with registration, returning client emails/calls).
• Other Duties in support of DOCS parenting programs, including data collection and management, data analysis, IRB tasks, developing intervention materials, providing group supervision and mentorship to psychology interns. The fellow will have an opportunity to complete a research or scholarly project in HOT DOCS/DOCS K-5, brief behavioral interventions, or a relevant area of their choosing. Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.

• Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field. Typically reports to the head of a medical department. Participates in obtaining additional clinical training by providing direct medical care to patients in a hospital or medical clinic setting. 
• Must hold or be eligible for a full, unrestricted Florida Medical License.  To perform this position, the candidate will need to obtain and maintain a full unrestricted FL Medical License, maintain credentials in the USF Health faculty practice plan, and be a medical staff member in good standing at the hospitals he/she is assigned to perform clinical duties.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.