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Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Framework is a thriving group practice based in Los Angeles. We were founded on the principles of providing affordable, accessible psychological services from highly qualified therapists. Current marketing strategies attract high functioning clients in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who are experiencing phase of life issues, relationship concerns, or striving to achieve work/life balance. Our fellowship is designed to help strengthen your outpatient clinical skills, developmentally foster your autonomy, and grow your identity as a private practice therapist.

Perks of Training at Framework:

  • Immediate Full Caseload! You don’t have to worry about finding your own clients and taking years to complete your required hours! We’ll recruit your clients for you, and fellows who maintain adequate client retention will gain their required training hours quickly!

  • Supportive, Relational, Supervision Model! Supervision is designed to meet California licensure requirements and includes primary supervision, group consultation, couples therapy seminar, and rotating didactics. We honor the wealth of experience you bring to your fellowship and ground our supervision in a strengths-based relational approach. We enjoy developing relationships with our fellows and setting them up for long-term success in private practice!

  • Opportunities for Post-Licensure Employment! Fellows who demonstrate an excellent fit during their training may be invited to stay at Framework after becoming licensed, offering you a seamless transition into employment after licensure (as well as nice pay raise!).

  • Train in Paradise! Greater Los Angeles offers tons of opportunities for self-care, including:

    • Moderate weather

    • Easy access to the beach, mountains, and several state or national parks

    • Ample access to culture, entertainment, world class restaurants, and night life

We are now accepting Post-Doctoral Fellows from Clinical, Counseling, or Forensic Psychology

Overview:

Duties: Clinical duties include conducting intakes, providing individual and couples therapy for adults, as well as optional group therapy facilitation. Opportunities to provide supervision may be available.

Hours & Commitment: This is a full-time, 1 year program designed to provide all hours needed for licensure in California.

  • All fellows must be available for full-time (35-40 hours/week) employment. We do not hire part-time fellows.

  • All fellows are asked to commit to 1 year minimum for their training.

  • Our fellowship is designed to provide up to 1,750 hours per year, and meets the supervision requirements for licensure as a psychologist in California.

Start Date: Our fellowship has a rolling start date. Fellows are usually able to start 4-8 weeks after signing their contract.

Hybrid Work Remote: Fellows are asked to work 2 days/week from either our North Hollywood OR our Santa Monica office. Fellows may work 3 days/week from home. Fellows who elect to work from home must have access to a high speed Internet and a private, quiet workspace at home.

Compensation & Benefits: Our hourly pay is competitive to other local university counseling centers / community mental health fellowships. Benefits include paid time off, PPO health/vision/dental insurance, and 401K.

To be considered, you MUST:

  • Have obtained (or are on track to obtain by your start date) a Ph.D or Psy.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or Forensic Psychology.

  • Have at least 1 year of prior experience providing outpatient services to adults.

  • Provide culturally sensitive services that are affirming of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability status.

  • Value the therapeutic relationship and strive to build strong rapport with each client, with the ability to retain referred clients in ongoing treatment.

  • Have experience providing clinical services from at least one of the following theoretical orientations: Interpersonal, Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

  • Provide efficient clinical services with timely documentation.

How To Apply:

Please email the following materials to Dr. Leal (EL@FrameworkPsych.com):

  • Cover letter

  • CV

  • 2 Letters of recommendation

  • De-identified sample of your clinical writing

TESTIMONIALS:

Testimonials are collected from trainees after the conclusion of their training experience.

Dr. Taylor Dovala (2021-2022 Cohort)

“Framework offers an ideal post-doctoral position for clinicians interested in working in a private practice setting. I appreciated the opportunity of training in both individual and couples therapy, as well as working with a diverse range of clients in a setting where culturally sensitive and identity-affirming care is prioritized. The program balances supportive and engaged supervisors with the independence and autonomy of a private practice position. I left my training year feeling confident in my ability to practice independently and having found a professional home on the team at Framework. My entire cohort chose to stay with Framework following the end of our training year, which I believe is the most telling endorsement of all!”

Dr. Susan Chi (2020-2021 Cohort)

“I really enjoyed my postdoctoral training at Framework. The directors and supervisors were supportive, positive, organized, and highly knowledgeable about clinical issues, multicultural and LGBTQ issues, and a wide range of interventions. I was able to grow my clinical skills and my confidence as a psychologist. I am grateful for my time here and I strongly recommend Framework to anyone looking to complete their [training] in a socially progressive, culturally sensitive, and respectful environment that is staffed with highly ethical and experienced practitioners.”

Dr. Rebecca LeCroix (2019-2020 Cohort)

“I couldn’t ask for a better postdoc experience than the one I had at Framework. It’s an incredibly supportive atmosphere that both provides guidance and fosters autonomy to build your confidence into becoming an independent and licensed psychologist. I appreciated having a variety of clinical experiences, particularly with individuals presenting with a variety of concerns and the opportunity to work in couples and relationship therapy. Further, Framework is intentional about providing multiple supervision and consultation spaces to allow for various perspectives, including opportunities for learning and contribution. They are flexible in helping you achieve your own goals, both professional and personal. Finally, what I think speaks most highly of this postdoc is that I elected to stay with the practice even after becoming licensed; I'm still with Framework after 3 years and couldn't be happier with the decision!”