Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dept of Veterans Affairs, Colorado

Fellowship with ACT opportunities:

Position Description: Sean Barnes, Ph.D. is recruiting a full-time psychology post-doctoral fellow as part of the national VA Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment. The 2-year, APA-accredited Rocky Mountain MIRECC Advanced Fellowship Program in Suicide Prevention located in Denver, Colorado aims to train leading clinical researchers to promote Veteran suicide prevention. Dr. Barnes’ fellow will have the opportunity to contribute to Project New Day, a multisite efficacy trial comparing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Present Centered Therapy for optimizing recovery following suicidal crises. Candidates with training in ACT may also have the opportunity to gain hours toward licensure and receive advanced ACT training by serving as a study therapist. This is a unique opportunity for psychologists interested in clinical trials research, as well as the use of ACT to prevent suicide and assist clients in building meaningful vital lives.

For more information about the fellowship please visit the https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/fellowship/denver.asp. If you are interested in learning more about Project New Day and Dr. Barnes’ work, listen to this recent Short Takes on Suicide Prevention podcast ( https://denvermirecc.libsyn.com/beyond-prevention-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-for-life) and contact Sean.Barnes2@va.gov with any questions.

Please note that applications are due by 12/1/2022.

Information about the national fellowship:
https://www.mirecc.va.gov/mirecc_fellowship.asp

Information about the Rocky Mountain MIRECC Advanced Fellowship Program in Suicide Prevention: https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/fellowship/denver.asp

Information about Dr. Barnes:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sean-Barnes-2
https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/aboutus/research.asp#staff

Information about Project New Day:
https://denvermirecc.libsyn.com/beyond-prevention-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-for-life

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The Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center for Suicide Prevention in Denver/Aurora, Colorado is currently accepting applications for the APA-accredited Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment in Suicide Prevention. Dr. Sean Barnes and Dr. Bryann DeBeer are currently accepting fellows. Dr. Barnes’ Fellow will have the opportunity to contribute to Project New Day, a multisite efficacy trial comparing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Present Centered Therapy for optimizing recovery following suicidal crises. Dr. DeBeer is currently developing and testing: 1) a lethal means safety intervention that involves a concerned significant other; 2) an intervention that provides brief therapy to Veterans who are at risk for suicide, yet ineligible for VA care; 3) an intervention that follows Veterans who are “dual-users” (e.g., receive both VA and community care). The Fellow will have opportunities to become involved in this clinical work. General inquiries regarding the Fellowship and application materials for the Colorado Fellowship position(s) may be e-mailed to Dr. Ryan Holliday at Ryan.Holliday@va.gov. In addition, please visit our Fellowship webpage for additional information: https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/fellowship/denver.asp

(Information submitted February 13, 2023).