Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology – San Francisco, CA

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology

California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) – Department of Psychiatry
San Francisco, California

The CPMC Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology offers high-quality training to the next generation of health psychologists.  We offer five full-time positions. The 12-month training program is a planned, structured, and administered sequence of professionally supervised clinical training that satisfies the California Board of Psychology licensing requirements for post-doctoral training.  Fellows specialize in providing psychological services in interdisciplinary medical settings. We work with patients and their families to cope effectively with acute and chronic diseases, make lifestyle changes, and address a range of psychosocial problems.  Under the direction of experienced clinical supervisors, our fellows provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy, offer evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression and other psychiatric disorders, deliver targeted behavioral interventions, and design lifestyle interventions to promote patient’s health and well-being and prevent disease recurrence.

Tracks and Rotations:

Psycho-Oncology Track (12-months). 

Fellows provide psychological services to cancer patients and their families immediately following diagnosis, throughout active treatment, and during transitions to survivorship or palliative care.  We have established collaborations with the Breast Cancer Recovery Program, Chemotherapy Infusion and Radiation Oncology clinics, and Palliative Care clinic to offer services across the entire continuum of care.  

Perinatal Mental Health Track (12 months). 

Working closely with obstetrics specialists, fellows offer a range of psychological services for women and their partners facing challenges with postpartum anxiety and depression, miscarriage, infant loss, and pregnancy termination.  Fellows are integrated into our outpatient OG-GYN clinic and inpatient obstetrics units to provide on-site consultation, short-term psychotherapy, targeted behavioral interventions, educational classes, and post-partum support groups.  

Behavioral Cardiology Rotation (6-months). 

Fellows work closely with an interdisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation team to improve psychological adjustment and help patients make significant behavioral and lifestyle changes. 

Neurogastroenterology Rotation (6-months). 

Fellows provide psychological assessment and targeted behavioral interventions as part of an interdisciplinary Neurogastroenterology and Motility program focusing on the treatment of functional GI disorders.

Palliative Care Communication Skills Training (4-months).  

Fellows provide communication skills training to first-year CPMC Internal Medicine Residents as part of their two-week rotation with the Palliative Care Service.  

Collaborative Assessment (3-months).  Fellows will have the opportunity to incorporate principles of Collaborative Assessment into their assessment practices to maximize the therapeutic value to patients.

Supervision Philosophy

A combination of individual and group supervision is provided by our experienced faculty, consisting of 2-3 hours of individual supervision and 2-3 hours of group supervision each week.   In addition to meeting with Dr. Jeremy Bornstein, Director of Psychology Training Programs and primary supervisor for the program, fellows are assigned additional supervisors for individual and group supervision, depending on their track, the rotation schedule, and individualized training plans.

Training Curriculum:

The foundation of our training curriculum is a year-long, weekly Health Psychology Seminar.  The Psycho-Oncology Fellows attend a weekly group supervision and case conference with Dr. Atallah, while Women’s Mental Health Fellows also attend a weekly seminar and case conference led by Catherine Mallouh, MD.  Additional supervision is provided for the various rotations, and supplementary classes are offered through the CPMC Department of Psychiatry.

Training Philosophy:

We offer a unique training experience that emphasizes professional development, a Fellow-centered training experience, and maintaining healthy work/life balance.  At CPMC, our Fellows are highly valued members of interdisciplinary medical teams and gain experience working autonomously in a supportive learning environment with two primary goals: (1) the best possible educational experience for our Fellows and (2) making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.  We're deeply committed to providing both education and clinical care that fully embraces individual and cultural differences.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have:

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program
• Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship

International applicants with a valid F-1 visa are welcome. All requirements must be completed prior to the fellowship start date.

How to Apply:

Submit all application materials through the APPIC Postdoctoral Application Portal.

Deadline: January 2, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)

More information:
https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/psychology-fellowship-programs/cpmc-health-psychology/apply

Contact Information:

Jeremy E. Bornstein, Ph.D., Program Director
Jeremy.Bornstein@Sutterhealth.org

Salary and Benefits:

• Annual salary: $71,760
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for fellows and eligible dependents
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid professional leave for exams, conferences, and training
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (and the day after), and Christmas Day

About California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC)

CPMC, part of Sutter Health, is one of California’s largest private, not-for-profit academic medical centers. Serving more than 100 Northern California communities, CPMC delivers high-quality, compassionate, and cost-effective healthcare supported by a strong commitment to education and research.

As a multi-campus tertiary teaching hospital, CPMC provides a robust clinical training environment for psychiatry residents, psychology interns and fellows, and medical students each year. The Department of Psychiatry, led by Alan Newman, M.D., plays an essential role in fulfilling CPMC’s mission to educate the next generation of health professionals.

CPMC also maintains a deep commitment to community health. The fellowship is supported by hospital resources and philanthropy, allowing us to offer psychological services at no cost to patients who need them.

Life in San Francisco

San Francisco is a dynamic, world-renowned city offering exceptional quality of life.

Fellows enjoy:

• Vibrant, diverse neighborhoods
• World-class dining, arts, and cultural institutions
• Stunning natural surroundings—from the waterfront and Golden Gate Park to nearby beaches
• Easy access to Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, the Monterey Bay coastline, and other iconic destinations
• A thriving professional landscape in healthcare, technology, and research

San Francisco’s blend of culture, innovation, and natural beauty makes it an inspiring place to live, train, and grow.