Description
The VA Center for Integrated Healthcare (CIH) is a VHA Office of Mental Health Center of Excellence whose mission is to improve the quality of Veterans’ health care by enhancing the integration of mental health services into medical settings such as primary care. Our training faculty are national leaders in research, education, and clinical implementation initiatives to enhance the delivery of integrated care across the VA.
Postdoctoral psychology fellows work collaboratively with CIH mentors on research related to brief mental health interventions and assessment suited to integrated care. Numerous clinical research and implementation science opportunities are available. These include, but are not limited to, novel approaches to population-based mental health care related to depression, pain, PTSD, substance use disorders, and post-deployment care. Fellows receive didactics and supervised clinical experience in the Co-located, Collaborative Model of care (similar to the Primary Care Behavioral Health model). Additionally, fellows are provided with national teleconference and web-based didactic training opportunities. Clinical training is designed to develop a thorough understanding of the mental health and health behavior needs of Veterans in integrated care settings throughout the lifespan.
Training Emphasis: Clinical Psychology, emphasis Primary Care Mental Health Integration
Training Model: Scientist-Practitioner, research-focused, minimum 25% protected time for clinical rotations and supervision
Start Date: Flexible, July-September 2026
Program Length: 2 years; possible 3rd year extension
Accreditation Status: Non-accredited
Benefits: Health Insurance, 13 days paid vacation leave per year, 13 days of paid sick leave per year
Important Dates: Applications due December 1, 2025; virtual interviews January 2026
Estimated Notification Date: Beginning January 23 (Common hold date will be honored)
Training Program Website: https://www.mirecc.va.gov/cih-visn2/fellowship2syracuse.asp
Requirements
Eligibility Requirements: Prospective applicants must be U.S. Citizens and have completed doctoral degree requirements from an APA, CPA, or PCSAS-accredited program in clinical or counseling psychology, and an APA, CPA, or PCSAS-accredited pre-doctoral psychology internship.
To apply: Please submit applications via the APPA CAS portal.
