Intern-Fixed Term

Postdoctoral Resident/Clinical Fellow

Michigan State University Counseling and Psychological Services (MSU CAPS) is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for its Post-Doctoral Residency/Post-Internship Clinical Fellowship in Health Service Psychology. MSU CAPS has a long history of excellence in clinical training and is, at its core, a training program grounded in multiculturalism and social justice. We value diverse lived experiences and multiple ways of knowing and are committed to developing the next generation of health service psychologists who engage in self-reflective practice and demonstrate cultural humility. 

This position offers opportunities to provide clinical services and engage in training within a multicultural, inclusive, collaborated, and integrated mental health environment. The Resident/Fellow will participate in experiential and didactic training designed to develop expertise in collegiate mental health and prepare them for a variety of professional career paths. Residents/Fellows may have the opportunity to select an emphasis area to further develop specialized clinical expertise. Available emphasis areas may include:

• Complex Trauma Assessment and Intervention
• LGBTQ+ Empowerment, Identity Development, and Affirming Care
• Multicultural Engagement and Outreach
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Masters -Professional Psychology

Doctorate -Professional Psychology

Consistent with the State of Michigan licensing eligibility for psychologists, applicants must be enrolled in or have graduated a doctoral training program in clinical or counseling psychology that has been 1. regionally accredited or approved by the board of psychology; 2. has obtained ASPPB/National Register designation or has been accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), or similar entity approved by the Michigan Board of Psychology. Post-internship applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral training program consistent with the requirements outlined above and have achieved all-but-dissertation (ABD) status. 

Application materials to submit:  https://caps.msu.edu/training-programs/post-internship-clinical-fellowship-post-doctoral-residency/application-procedure.html 

Please include the following:

• A cover letter
• Self-Reflective Practice Essay: We invite you to reflect deeply on your personal and professional journey in working with individuals from varied background and life experiences. Share your guiding principles regarding respect, equity, cultural humility, and responsiveness across diverse contexts, and describe how these values have informed your clinical practice and professional development
• CV
• Three (3) letters of recommendation (applicants must upload the letters to the application portal)
• Transcripts from graduate program and written verification from your DCT that you are enrolled in good standing or on track for graduation (Applicants must upload this verification to the applicant portal)

Remote work expectations: This position allows for up to two (2) days remote and three (3) days on-site in East Lansing, MI. 

11/20/2026

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MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

https://uhw.msu.edu/health-and-wellbeing-services/mental-health-and-trauma-support/caps

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Nov 4, 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 4, 2028 Eastern Daylight Time

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