Applicant Requirements

For consideration for the AHCH Postdoctoral Fellowship, applicants must anticipate completion of their doctoral degree, (Psy.D. or Ph.D. in professional psychology(e.g. clinical, counseling, school) from an APA Accredited Program including defense of the dissertation, and provide a copy of their diploma prior to the Fellowship start date of August 1.

For consideration for the AHCH Postdoctoral Fellowship position, applicants must have completed adequate and appropriate training for the position prior to application. The fellow must have completed an APA/CPA-accredited internship or an internship meeting APPIC standards and provide a copy of their Certificate of Successful Completion. The ideal candidate will have experience in both assessment and treatment of children and adolescents and some experience in child maltreatment. If offered a Postdoctoral Fellowship with AHCH, Fellows will be required to provide proof of citizenship or legal residency. The Fellow will have a comprehensive medical evaluation with occupational health which includes yearly influenza immunization, Tdap immunization, Hep C immunization, and MMRV immunization. AHCH is a drug and tobacco-free workplace. The onboarding process includes a mandatory urinalysis drug screen. The medical evaluation will also include an N95 mask fit test.

In addition, if a Fellow accepts a Fellowship at AHCH the Fellow will be required to complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check, at no cost to the Fellow. While employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, a criminal conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. However, a history of a felony or misdemeanor may prevent the Fellow from working at the Audrey Hepburn Children’s House. Employment eligibility will be determined by the administration, in consultation with Human Resources.

Questions regarding any part of the selection process or AHCH’s academic preparation requirements may be directed to the AHCH Psychology Education Coordinator at paula.iudicacosta@hmhn.org or at 551-996-3623.

Application Process

Please provide:

• A letter of interest
• A current Curriculum Vitae
• A redacted evaluation report on agency letterhead in which the trainee is clearly the evaluator, and co-signed by the supervisor.
• Three letters of recommendation.

If prior to the Common Hold Date (CHD) all materials should be uploaded to the Liason APPA portal. If the application is submitted post-CHD, application materials can be emailed to the training director, paula.iudicacosta@hmhn.org.