Application and Benefits

Applicant Qualifications

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates must have attended APA- or CPA-accredited clinical, counseling and school psychology doctoral programs and internships. All degree requirements, including a predoctoral internship, must be completed before the fellowship begins. This is verified by either a diploma or a letter from the graduate program confirming completion of all requirements pending the graduation ceremony.

Benefits

Postdoctoral fellows are considered employees and enjoy full access to library resources, technical assistance and related services. The current annual stipend for the fellowship is $68,000. Office space, computer access and administrative support are provided, along with study materials for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).

At the start of the fellowship, fellows receive detailed information on due process and grievance procedures. These policies are also available to applicants upon request.

Overview

Postdoctoral fellows at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital are employed through the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and receive access to UTHSC’s comprehensive benefits package, along with site-specific resources coordinated through ULPS/Le Bonheur. Fellows are considered staff employees, and professional development resources vary based on departmental support.

Health, Dental, Vision & Insurance Benefits

Medical plans include Premier PPO, Standard PPO, Wellness Health Savings CDHP, and Health Savings CDHP, administered by Cigna and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Dental coverage through Cigna DHMO and MetLife DPPO. Vision, life, AD&D and short- and long-term disability coverage offered.

Time Off & Holidays

Fellows receive UTHSC’s official holiday schedule (~12 holidays plus winter closings). Whether appointed for one year or two years, fellows accrue annual leave and sick leave monthly in accordance with UTHSC staff policy. As regular exempt employees, fellows accrue 16 hours of annual leave per month, with part‑time fellows accruing on a pro‑rated basis. Sick leave accrues at 8 hours per month for all fellows, with no maximum accumulation. Accruals continue throughout the full duration of the fellowship, and any annual leave exceeding the 336‑hour year‑end limit is automatically transferred to the fellow’s sick leave balance.

Retirement

Fellows are eligible for TCRS Hybrid or ORP Hybrid retirement programs; TCRS has a 5-year vesting period.

Professional Development and Training

Le Bonheur and UTHSC provide robust opportunities for professional growth. Though professional development funds are allocated primarily for faculty rather than postdoctoral fellows, fellows who seek to present research or other scholarly projects completed at Le Bonheur/UTHSC may be eligible for funding to attend the conferences where their work is accepted.

All UTHSC employees also have access to high-quality online learning resources through K@TE and LinkedIn Learning.

Application

Visit the links below to apply.

Postdoctoral Fellow - Psychology

Postdoctoral Fellow - Neuropsychology

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Address:
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Phone:
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Director: Michael Alston, EdD, CCDP/AP (also Title IX Coordinator)

Concerns or complaints related to violations of this policy should also be addressed to the Office of Compliance.

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