Temporary Professional (Doctoral Intern) - COM Office of the Dean

Job Summary

The Doctoral Intern will participate in a one-year internship designed to strengthen the behavioral health workforce in Northeast Tennessee. The Intern in the Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health will develop clinical, team-based, and leadership skills necessary to enter the workforce of integrated health psychology including positions of leadership and program development.

The Intern will provide consultation, assessment and treatment in fully integrated healthcare teams across the spectrum of primary care including family medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology. The Intern will participate in quality improvement projects and vertical supervision of graduate students in psychology, social work, counseling, and nurse practitioner programs. The Intern will also have opportunities for teaching residents and medical students in the management of behavioral health problems commonly presenting in primary care.

Salary - $40,000

This position is for 1 year only.

Family Medicine (1) position and OB/GYN (1) position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health care interventions, health care service delivery environments, and best practice team-based approaches to care.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders in health care, academic, and community environments
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary clinical and academic teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Clinical or Experimental Psychology or related field.
• Applicants must also meet the criteria to complete a Doctoral Internship in psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA- or CPA-accredited program or a regionally accredited institution of higher education, documented by their program's Director of Clinical Training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Integrated care experience and/or interest
• Interest in long-term employment in the region
• Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical or Experimental Psychology or related field.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary - $40,000
• For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/humman-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Please attach the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume/CV and copy of transcripts.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution''s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer Statement:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations