A Brief Overview:
The Behavioral Health Institute at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is now accepting applications for a highly competitive, two-year Behavioral Medicine Clinical and Research Fellowship, in collaboration with the Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. This postdoctoral fellowship is designed for early-career psychologists (prior to licensure) seeking hands‑on experience in a leading academic health system. Fellows benefit from a unique blend of:
Direct clinical experience in evidence-based behavioral health care
Embedded, team-based research opportunities with behavioral medicine and cardiovascular experts
Dedicated mentorship and professional development, including support for grant writing and independent research
Through this immersive experience, fellows build the skills needed to lead at the intersection of behavioral health and medical care - developing both clinical expertise and a strong foundation for academic research.
Affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, this program prepares graduates for careers in academic medicine, research, and advanced clinical practice. Fellows will be license‑eligible upon completion.
What You Will Do:
Clinical Activities (50%)
Individual and group behavioral interactions with patients
Multidisciplinary cardiovascular clinics within Heart and Vascular Institute
Outpatient Behavioral medicine rotations
Evidence-based interventions including CBT, ACT and Motivational Interviewing
Research Activities (50%)
Assist in development and implementation of the CLTI Behavioral Medicine Research Program
Involvement in ongoing Behavioral Health Research Group studies
Analysis of existing datasets from federally-funded studies
Grant writing workshops and hands‑on training in developing competitive NIH applications
Manuscript preparation with expectation of multiple peer-reviewed publications
Collaboration on active grant applications with Behavioral Health Research Group faculty
Additional Responsibilities:
Participation in weekly individual and group supervision
Weekly BHRG research team meetings with manuscript review and grant discussions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
