University of Wisconsin–Madison

Postgraduate Fellowship

A comprehensive training experience within a practitioner-scholar model to support the development of independent mental health professionals.

The program combines traditional counseling center service delivery experiences with opportunities for advanced training in specialized areas to tailor to your professional experience and career goals:

  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use
  • Couple/partner counseling
  • Behavioral health
  • Trauma
  • Assessment
  • Outreach
  • Crisis response

We value culturally responsive care, support the development of multicultural competencies, and continually improve our program through feedback.

Our staff

Postgraduates receive weekly individual and group supervision by our multidisciplinary staff:

  • Psychologists
  • Social workers
  • Counselors
  • Psychiatric nurses
  • Psychiatrists
  • Specialized staff, including specialized assessments and crisis stabilization
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Residency and application process

Residency

Postgraduate fellows may opt for a one or two year residency to meet licensure requirements for their field of clinical practice (i.e., 2000 hours over one year for psychologists, and 3000 hours over two years for counselors, social workers, and marriage/family therapists.)

2027-2028

Application timeline and details to be determined. Please check back in the fall.

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  • Completion of a master’s degree program in a mental health field (i.e., counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work) or completion of a doctoral psychology program, including an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship program.
  • Graduate program and internship must be completed no later than July 31 to start the fellowship on August 1 . For post-master’s fellows, it is preferable to have an approved training license by July 31 to ensure that all hours completed count towards professional licensure requirements. We recognize that it may not be possible to obtain a training license by this date due to lengthy approval processes of licensure boards, and will support fellows as needed.
  • Strong interest in providing brief, competent counseling to a diverse college student population and demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated experience in brief individual and group counseling, behavioral health, triage, case management, campus-based services, supervision, and multidisciplinary consultation.
  • Experience in college mental health is preferred and may be demonstrated through a supervised practicum, internship, or other professional experience in a college student mental health setting.

Applications should be submitted via email to Felix Savino at felix.savino@wisc.edu. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee who will then contact selected applicants to schedule a virtual interview. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Required Materials:

  • Cover letter describing your interest and fit with our program, your experience, expectations, related experience, and needs related to your top three preferred emphasis areas listed below.
  • Curriculum vitae with anticipated graduation date.
  • Two letters of recommendation from those knowledgeable about your clinical experience (preferred), or identify two references including contact information.

Postgraduate fellowship manual

Current and past residents

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  • Sara Beachy Waters, MSW, JD
  • Christine Maxon, MS
  • Alex Taheri, PsyD
  • Devin Kelly-Barnett, MA, PhD

  • Heidi Binder, PsyD, Adler School of Professional Psychology
  • Meg Boyer, PhD, UC-Santa Barbara
  • James Gresh, PsyD, Loyola University Maryland
  • Merrill Reiter, PhD, Oklahoma State University

  • Blake Bettis, PsyD, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  • Melanie Daovannary, PsyD, Adler School of Professional Psychology
  • Matt Rozzi, PhD, University of North Dakota
  • Jen Yeoward-Dodson, PhD, University of Memphis

  • Kallie Kobold, PysD, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology
  • Jamie Welch, PhD, University of Maryland
  • Corinne Werner, PsyD, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  • Kathy Wierzchowski, PhD, Purdue University

Accreditation

UHS is accredited by the American Psychological Association. On August 15, 2019, we received notification that our site is accredited until 2028 when the next site visit is held. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the American Psychological Association

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation