Clinic: Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services, West Des Moines, Iowa
APPIC url: https://www.appic.org/Postdocs/Universal-Psychology-Postdoctoral-Directory-UPPD/Detail/id/7186
Website: https://www.anxietytreatmentonline.com/
Training Director: Joseph Bardeen, Ph.D.
Position Type: Full-Time, 1-Year Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship
Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027 to September 1, 2027 (Flexible start date)
Application Deadline: January 15, 2027 (Review of applications begins immediately upon submission)
Program Overview
Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 1-year clinical postdoctoral fellow. Our specialized private clinic provides high-quality, evidence-based treatment across the lifespan for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma/PTSD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), and related conditions.
This fellowship is structured to bridge advanced clinical training with transition to independent practice and state licensure. Fellows will gain extensive clinical experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and the Comprehensive Behavioral Model for BFRBs (ComB).
About our Practice
Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is a premier specialty clinic dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment across the lifespan for OCD, anxiety disorders, trauma/PTSD, BFRBs, and related conditions. Our clinic culture bridges clinical excellence with active involvement in clinical science and community advocacy. Our leadership team has authored over 110 peer-reviewed scientific publications, conducted NIMH-funded research on anxiety and trauma, and serves on editorial boards across major scientific journals, while our clinicians actively hold leadership roles within local organizations, including the IOCDF state non-profit affiliate (OCD Iowa).
Position Structure & Work Environment
Format: Hybrid (Minimum 3 to 4 days per week in-person in our fully furnished office space, with options for teletherapy/remote work for remaining clinical hours).
Clinical Load: Expected direct client contact load of 25 hours per week.
Supervision & Didactics: 2 hours of weekly individual 1-on-1 supervision with a licensed clinical psychologist.
Weekly case consultations, clinical team meetings, and didactics.
Administrative Support: Full practice support for client intake scheduling, billing, insurance/payment processing, and electronic health records.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $60,000 annual stipend.
Health Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance options.
Educational Stipend: Annual financial stipend dedicated to continuing education (CEUs), conference attendance, or specialized training workshops.
Office Space: Fully furnished, professional office suite equipped for both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO allowance for personal leave, holidays, and professional development/licensure exam preparation.
Candidate Eligibility & Requirements
Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program prior to the start date.
Internship: Successful completion of an APPIC-member or APA-accredited predoctoral internship (or projected completion prior to start date).
Licensure & Permit Eligibility: Applicants must have completed all doctoral degree requirements prior to the start date and be eligible for provisional license in psychology through the Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals.
Clinical Orientation: Strong background and training in cognitive-behavioral therapies (e.g., ERP, ACT) and evidence-based clinical practices.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit application materials electronically to Joseph Bardeen, Ph.D. at [email protected]
Please include:
Cover Letter / Letter of Intent outlining clinical training background, career goals, and specific interest in our practice.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Three Letters of Recommendation (including at least one from a primary supervisor at your predoctoral internship).
Official Graduate Transcripts (or an official letter from your Director of Clinical Training verifying expected completion of all degree requirements before August 2027).
For more information about our practice, please visit www.anxietytreatmentonline.com.
Please contact Joseph Bardeen, Ph.D. at [email protected] if you have any questions about this fellowship opportunity prior to applying.
(This page was last updated on November 12, 2026)