Applicants for the postdoctoral fellowship should have a doctoral degree in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA accredited graduate program as well as an APA accredited doctoral internship. In reviewing applications, the training committee considers:

  • The applicant’s demonstrated interest and experience in evaluating and treating childhood trauma
  • Previous experiences and demonstrated interest in working with culturally diverse populations
  • Training in diagnostic psychological assessment of cognitive, adaptive, and personality functions of children and youth. Familiarity and experience with administering and interpreting projective assessment measures is required, with experience using the Rorschach preferred
  • Training and experience in evidence-based treatment models including but not limited to trauma interventions for children
  • Overall experience providing clinical services to with children, youth, and families

Formal proof of matriculation or completion of all graduation requirements, from the degree granting institution, is required before the fellow can obtain appointment through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Dates and Deadlines:

  • Application materials are due December 1, 2024.
  • Application materials should be sent directly to the director of training by email or standard postal mail:
    • Mail:
      Daniel W. Hoover, PhD, ABPP
      Center for Child and Fmaily Traumatic Strees at Kennedy Krieger Institute
      1741 Ashland Avenue, 4th Floor
      Baltimore, MD 21205
  • Email: HooverD@KennedyKrieger.org
  • Interviews will be conducted remotely by means of synchronous Zoom contacts on dates between January 7 and February 12, 2025.
  • Offers will be made in accordance with APPIC guidelines and Common Hold Date (see APPIC.org for more information: Postdoctoral Selection Standards - Applicants)
  • Training year dates: September 2, 2025 through September 1, 2026.

Required Application Materials:

  • Cover letter describing training interests and preparation for postdoctoral fellowship training including background in working with traditionally underserved and/or marginalized populations of diverse racial, ethnic, disability, identity-related origins
  • Curriculum vita
  • Three professional letters of reference from former supervisors, training directors, etc.
  • A list of all psychological test measures administered and interpreted, including number of times the measure has been used
  • Transcript documenting completion of doctoral program and/or planned graduation date.

Contact Us:

Further questions about the postdoctoral fellowship and application procedures should be directed to Daniel Hoover, PhD, ABPP Director of Psychology Training:

Email: HooverD@KennedyKrieger.org
Phone: (443) 923-5922