Postdoctoral Fellowship in CBT for Anxiety Disorders at the Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The Center for Anxiety, OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a premier fee-for-service cognitive-behavioral specialty practice based in Philadelphia, with telehealth services throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and other PsyPact states, is excited to offer a Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2025-2026 training year.
This fellowship provides an ideal opportunity for recent graduates of APA-accredited psychology programs with a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBTs) and exposure-based therapies for anxiety-related disorders. Fellows will work with a sophisticated and diverse clientele, including professionals, college students, teenagers, and families, delivering a mix of in-person and telehealth services.
Why Choose Us?
- ● Advanced Training: Receive advanced training in evidence-based treatments such as ERP, CT-SAD, CT-OCD, Panic Control Treatment, I-CBT, ComB/HRT, CBT-I, PE, CPT, DBT, ACT, and SPACE.
- ● Specialized Mentorship: Work closely with specialists in CBT, including board-certified cognitive-behavioral psychologists, with guidance on CBT certification (A-CBT or ABPP).
- ● Broad yet Specialized Experience: Gain experience treating a broad range of anxiety-related conditions and co-occurring disorders across various demographics.
- ● Professional Development: Participate in presenting at conferences, co-leading therapy groups (e.g., DBT group for anxiety, parenting with anxiety group), and contributing to psychoeducational resources.
- ● Innovative Care Models: Be part of intensive outpatient programs and group therapy offerings, with opportunities to contribute to new models of care.
- ● Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a flexible blend of remote work and in-office days in the centrally located neighborhood, offering the best of a lively and convenient setting, giving you the choice to customize your schedule and maintain a true work-life balance.
● Competitive Compensation: Potential to earn over $70,000 annually if seeing an average of 25 patient hours per week, with significantly higher earnings possible.
Fellow Responsibilities
● Conduct individual therapy sessions for adults, teenagers, and optionally children, treating a wide range of anxiety-related conditions such as OCD, social anxiety, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, phobias, and PTSD.
- ● Address co-occurring conditions such as depression, insomnia, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder using empirically-supported treatments.
- ● Conduct and co-lead group therapy sessions
- ● Collaborate with a dedicated, diverse team to provide the best possible care to clients.
● Engage in comprehensive training and supervision, including two hours of weekly
supervision, case conferences, and participation in weekly team meetings and didactics
with experts in CBT and anxiety disorders.
● Contribute to scholarship and professional development opportunities, including
community presentations, workshops, and conferences, and public-facing psychoeducation and information dissemination
Career Growth Opportunities
Exceptional fellows may be invited to join our team as full-time staff psychologists, with opportunities for long-term career development and leadership roles.
Collaborative Learning Environment
Our fellowship emphasizes a collaborative learning environment, where you will participate in case discussions, team meetings, and supervision with a dynamic group of clinicians. Fellows are encouraged to actively contribute to our clinical approach and benefit from peer learning, enhancing both clinical and professional growth.
Distinct Practice Model
As a fee-for-service practice, our focus is on delivering high-quality, individualized care without the constraints of a high-volume caseload. This model allows our fellows to spend more time focusing on clinical work and professional development, without being overwhelmed by administrative tasks.
Requirements
- ● Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral program in psychology.
● Strong prior foundation in cognitive-behavioral and exposure-based therapies for anxiety,
OCD, and related disorders.
- ● Demonstrated supervised experience (preferably two or more years of practicum experience) treating anxiety and depressive disorders with CBT and exposure-based interventions.
● Commitment to contributing to the growth of our practice and providing exceptional patient care.
Application Process
Interested candidates should email Dr. Daniel Chazin, PhD, ABPP, at doctorchazin@gmail.com with:
- A CV/resume.
A cover letter explaining your interest in the fellowship, your relevant skills and
experiences, and how you found us.
- A list of 3 professional references with email and phone contact information.
An unofficial academic transcript showing coursework related to CBT/ERP, other
cognitive and behavioral therapies (ACT, DBT, etc.), and anxiety-related disorders.
- 3 letters of recommendation (these can arrive after initial application).
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with a flexible start date in Summer 2024.
Learn More About Us
For more information about the fellowship and our practice, please visit our website or contact us with any questions.