Pros
One of the main reasons I took my position at CBT/DBT (and a big part of why I’ve stayed) was the warm, friendly, collegial team. We truly have an open-door policy, and I love how easy it is to consult throughout the day about clients as well as connect on a social level in my spare moments. As a newly licensed psychologist, the transition to no longer being supervised felt seamless, as I could still easily consult with the director and my colleagues. A huge benefit of the postdoctoral fellowship is that it most often turns into a staff position if desired. I feel lucky to be a part of a team that is dedicated to evidence-based practice and feel intellectually stimulated by conversations in our team meetings.
Ongoing training is supported and encouraged, and I have received partial financial support and extra days off for an outside training I wanted to attend.
There are opportunities to build new programs, such as new therapy groups or aspects of the training program. When I presented such ideas to the director, they were met with enthusiasm and support, and I have been given autonomy in implementing them.
The practice offers flexibility in scheduling, including how you structure your days and number of days per week.