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Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship in Eating Disorders at EDTLA

Eating Disorder Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship Position

Eating Disorder Therapy LA is accepting applications for our eating disorder clinical post-doctoral fellowship. EDTLA is a group private practice specializing in evidence-based eating disorder treatment in the mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about developing expertise in evidence-based therapy for eating disorders.Eating Disorder Postdoctoral Fellow in Eating Disorders at Eating Disorder Therapy LA in Los Angeles, California [Image description: purple scrabble tiles spelling" Eating Disorder Postdoctoral Fellow"]

Most of our clients use insurance for our services. Our practice prioritizes increasing access to quality care for eating disorders for a diverse clientele in person in Los Angeles and virtually throughout California. Health at Every Size® and a social justice approach informs all of our clinical work. The postdoctoral fellowship is a year-long experience designed to meet the experience required for licensure in California. The practice owner, Dr. Muhlheim, is a leading expert in the field of eating disorders. For more information about the practice, please visit: www.EatingDisorderTherapyLA.com

Eating Disorder Clinical Postdoc Position Description

The position will include training in the use of evidence-based treatments for eating disorders including Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E), Family-Based Treatment (FBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR). Fellows provide outpatient therapy for clients with a full range of eating disorders. Fellows receive two hours of supervision each week, attend our bi-weekly staff meetings and didactic training, and have opportunities for additional training.

Our practice comprises psychologists, social workers, and licensed marital and family therapists. We work closely with local dietitians, medical doctors, psychiatrists, and treatment centers.

Psychological Associate in Los Angeles, California [Image description: Purple scrabble tiles spelling "Psychological associate"] The full-time position starts in August 2025. The starting pay is $50 per clinical hour plus $21 for admin hours. We expect postdoctoral fellows to carry a clinical caseload of approximately 22 to 25 hours per week. Accordingly, we estimate the initial salary based on these clinical hours to total approximately $65,000/year. Once licensed, there is an opportunity for a staff-level position with a significant increase in pay. A 2-year commitment is preferred in order to obtain competence in all three modalities: CBT-E, CBT-AR, and FBT. Medical benefits, vacation, and sick leave are also provided.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of all doctoral degree requirements from an APA- or CPA- accredited program in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
  • Interest and/or experience in the treatment of eating disorders
  • Experience in evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, and/or ERP
  • Meet the credentialing requirements to register as a Psychological Associate in California

How to Apply for the Eating Disorder Clinical Postdoc

Please email the following to Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D.Eating disorder specialists at Eating Disorder Therapy LA in Los Angeles, California [Image description: staff members seated around a conference table] Represents potential psychological associates in training

  • Letter of interest
  • CV
  • Three letters of reference (the letter writers may send these separately)

Deadline

Submit applications by March 1, 2023. Applications received after this date may be considered for part and full-time psychological associate positions.

You can download a pdf here. PostdoctoralFellowship2023

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