Updated September 17 th , 2026
Tracks & Available Positions (2027–2028) • One-year fellowships:
o Advanced Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (ABHIP) - 2 positions
Addiction and Recovery – 1 position
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o Women’s Mental Health & Trauma - 1 position o Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - 1 position
Two-year Fellowships:
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o Rehabilitation Psychology (Specialty Accredited) 1 position o Clinical Neuropsychology (Specialty Accredited) 1 position
Eligibility & How to Apply Applicants must have completed an APA/CPA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical, Counseling, or Combined Psychology or a PCSAS-accredited Clinical Science program; re-specialization applicants in Clinical/Counseling/Combined who meet APA/CPA criteria are eligible. A completed APA/CPA-accredited internship (or VA-sponsored internship) is required. U.S. citizenship and drug screening are required; male applicants born after 1959 must certify Selective Service registration prior to employment.
Please review VA trainee eligibility details:
• https://www.psychologytraining.va.gov/docs/Trainee-Eligibility.pdf • https://www.psychologytraining.va.gov/eligibility.asp • Flu vaccines are mandatory for trainees and staff, with limited medical/religious exceptions. • Interviews are conducted via live videoconference; no on-site interviews.
Apply through APPIC APPA CAS: https://appicpostdoc.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
Contact: Spring Flores Johnson, PhD Director, Psychology Postdoctoral Programs Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, 5901 E. 7th Street (06/116B), Long Beach, CA 90822 Email: spring.johnson@va.gov | Phone: (562) 826-8000 ext. 16365 Equal Opportunity & Diversity Commitment We select the most qualified candidates and uphold EEO and Reasonable Accommodation policies. The Psychology Service seeks to reflect the hospital mission of emphasizing care and respect for the physical, psychological, and spiritual health of all. We seek to develop an inspiring environment that fosters authenticity, belonging, and creativity. As a federal employer and an equal opportunity training program, our facility and department of Psychology strongly adhere to policies on non- discrimination and accommodations to facilitate success in our training programs. We encourage
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