Post-Doctoral Residency in Psychology

Two Post-doctoral Resident positions are being offered at FAU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). This is a full-time, 12-month post-doctoral residency. Our residency program is unique in not only offering traditional generalist training but also offers a specialty emphasis area for advanced training. Emphasis areas include but are not limited to eating disorders, training & supervision, group counseling, assessment, trauma-focused therapy and focus on specialized populations (See post-doc brochure below for further information on emphasis areas). The post-doc program allows for flexibility and for residents to individualize their experiences to align with their goals and solidify their professional identities.

The fellow is required to complete 2000 hours, including a minimum of 900 hours in activities related to direct clinical contact. For more information please refer to our  post-doctoral residency training program brochure (https://www.fau.edu/counseling/documents/2025-postdoc-brochure-1.pdf). Please contact us with any other questions. 

The residency tentatively begins August 3rd, 2026 and the salary is  $70,000 annual compensation. Residents will also receive up to 80 hours of annual leave, 40 hours of sick leave, and 40 hours of professional development leave for the year. In addition, FAU CAPS has a hybrid system of in-person and telehealth services.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology by start date
  • Successfully completed an APA-accredited internship prior to start date
  • Need to obtain clinical hours needed for licensure
  • Committed to providing high quality clinical services that integrate competency frameworks.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice
Desired Qualifications 
  • Experience with a range of individuals, communities and lived experiences. 
  • Experience working within a University Counseling Center and/or with college students. 
  • Experience providing group therapy and outreach programs.
  • Experience providing supervision to practicum/extern student therapists. 

Note:  Selected residents are required to successfully pass a level 2 background check as a condition of employment.

Application Process   

Please including the following in your application. It is preferable that all materials are submitted in one email from the applicant. However, if letter writers prefer to send letters themselves, this is permissible. To apply to residency position, please email the following to both our Postdoctoral Residency Coordinator, Jennifer Jacobson, at  jjacob59@health.fau.edu and our Training Director, Julio Rivas at juliorivas@health.fau.edu. 

  • Cover letter that specifically addresses experiences relevant to working with our population, outlines your goals for the residency year and early career profession including how this site will assist you in accomplishing these, and how you incorporate your values into your professional identity.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three Letters of Recommendation including either the internship training director or internship clinical supervisor.
  • An unofficial graduate school transcript. Official transcript may be required if selected for the resident position.

Priority will be given to applications that are turned in December 8th, 2025. We will begin extending interviews mid-to-late December to be conducted in early-to-mid January. Positions will be open until filled. Initial offers for the position will be made as soon as interviews are completed and the search committee reviews the candidates.