Reproductive Health Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

at  Spring Fertility

WHO IS SPRING FERTILITY?

We’re a passionate, dedicated team of leading physicians and scientists who came from some of the best research hospitals and fertility centers around the world to become the fastest growing fertility group in the country. We offer the most patient-centric, individualized, flexible and compassionate care. Our mission is to partner with our patients to help them achieve their goals, whatever those may be. We believe everyone deserves a family if they want one, and our team is dedicated to guiding our patients on their unique journeys!

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?

We are a mission-driven organization that is looking for high performers, movers, shakers and innovators! We are working hard to create a first-class fertility practice, but we know how to have fun too! We are growing quickly and care deeply about the development of our team, both professionally and personally. We value optimism, compassion and teamwork, and above all, are united by our shared commitment to put patients first.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum – Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or related field (or expected graduation in Spring/Summer 2024)
• Minimum – One (1) year of practica or predoctoral internship experience in a Health Psychology medical setting.
• Preferred – Specific practica or predoctoral internship experience in Reproductive Health Psychology or Fertility Counseling in a medical setting.
• Minimum – Eligible to register as a postdoctoral fellow or “psychological assistant” under the license of Spring’s Reproductive Health Psychologist in the states of OR, CA and/or NY.

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our expanding integrated services team to provide psychological services to Spring patients, and wellness-focused training and coaching to Spring staff.

• Work with our Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Team to provide psychological assessments for patients undergoing fertility interventions including invitro fertilization, third party reproduction using donor egg, donor sperm, or donor embryo, gestational surrogacy, and fertility preservation.
• Provide psychological treatment to patients who are having difficulty coping with their reproductive health challenges (group, individual and couple psychotherapy) in an outpatient behavioral health setting. Areas of focus can include reproductive and sexual health, perinatal and maternal mental and/or physical health concerns, reproductive loss and trauma.
• Contribute to program development, which may include a role on the Spring Ethics Committee, spearheading psychosocial research, training and streamlining psychology department processes according to ASRM guidelines.
• Provide regular trainings to clinic staff on topics such as: Difficult Conversations with Patients, Empathy and Compassion Fatigue, Self-care and Burnout, Inclusive and Trauma-Informed Patient Care
• Assist Reproductive Health Psychologist in organizational psychology recommendations within Spring Fertility through coaching and support for Leadership, Managers and Providers.