Post-Bac Faculty RA position in CN&B Lab!

Faculty Research Assistant (post-bacc)
Laboratory for Crustacean Neurobiology and Behavior
University of Maryland

Description:
The Laboratory for Crustacean Neurobiology and Behavior investigates the neural basis of behavior using crayfish as model organisms. The lab focuses on aggression, decision-making, and social dominance using behavioral, neurophysiological, and neurochemical techniques.

Responsibilities:
-Research activities
-Lab Manager duties

Qualifications:
-B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or Biology
-Research experience
-Organizational skills
-Computer skills

How to Apply:
Please email cover letter and resume to Dr. Jens Herberholz at jherberh@umd.edu

Graduated Monday and looking for a psychology related position? Apply to be a Residential Counselor with St. Luke's House!

Residential Counselor ID 78988 
Application Deadline: July 31, 2013    

EMPLOYER St. Luke's House, Inc.  
POSITION TYPE Entry Level (Full-Time)
LOCATION Montgomery County, Maryland            

St. Luke's House-Threshold Services UNITED is a Recovery Focused Mental Health Agency in Montgomery County, Maryland. Our community based Residential Program provides individualized therapeutic services in a supportive residential setting.

The Residential Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program is currently accepting resumes for a full time counselor, to work with females who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. We are looking for someone who has a strong interest in DBT, has previous experience working with the mentally ill and can work in a challenging and demanding work environment. You will receive a lot of training in DBT and in other areas. This individual will be task with the following responsibilities:

Residential Rehabilitation: Assist and instruct clients in residential living skills such as menu planning, shopping, cleaning, budgeting and participating in leisure therapeutic recreational activities. Counselors must also provide counseling, behavior management and crisis intervention as well as monitor medication to insure compliance with medical instruction.

Community Counseling Services: Assess client needs, develop goals and resources and coordinate client services including quarterly meetings with treatment providers.

Administrative/Facilities Duties: Maintain and submit client records and forms. Assist with maintenance of facilities to comply with licensing and contractual requirements and in keeping general cleanliness standards.

Team Responsibilities: Participate in weekly case consultations and staff meetings; help develop positive relationships with neighbors and the community. Be involved in and contribute to program and administrative projects, meetings, committees, trainings and tasks assigned.

St. Luke's House Threshold Services UNITED offers a great benefits packet such as: health, life, dental, retirement, vacation, mileage reimbursement, as well additional benefits such as: clinical supervision for licensure and career development. For additional information on St. Luke's House Inc., please visit our website at: www.stlukeshouse.org

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Helen Gillespie at: helen.gillespie@slh-tsi.org

QUALIFICATIONS:
All interested candidates must have a degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or in a related field. Candidates need to have their own vehicle, valid driver’s license, with no more than 2 points on your driving record, as part of the responsibilities is transporting clients when required by individual treatment plans, and one year experience working with the mentally ill is preferred.

Thinking about a career in the psychotherapy field? Don't miss this great internship opportunity with Kentlands Psychotherapy!

Summer Undergraduate Psychology Intern
Kentlands Psychotherapy
Gaithersburg, MD
 
Description:
Kentlands Psychotherapy is an exclusive outpatient private practice in new urbanism environment offering psychotherapy services to tweens, teens, adults, and couples. Kentlands also provides articles for the local press, community lectures for mother groups, and a running organization in support of the victims and survivors of the Boston bombing.

Responsibilities:
Assist and participate in public speaking events
Serve as community liaison
Maintain lending library
Offer feedback on articles
Assist patients with insurance reimbursement submissions
Social media manager including practice Facebook page
Assist in administrative matters such as intake forms updates
Assist in special projects such as Halloween related community trick or treating events

Qualifications:

Organizational skills
Maturity
Communication skills
Computer and social media skills
High level motivation
Good people skills
Strong writing skills
Public speaking comfort a plus but not required

How to Apply:

Please submit applications to Ann Connelly. Review practice website BEFORE writing cover letter describing your interest in working in this particular setting and what skills you think you bring to the job. Please also describe you availability specific to work days and hours. Also attach resume with three references and their contact phone numbers who can speak specifically to your maturity and work ethic. http://www.kentlandspsychotherapy.com Ann@kentlandspsychotherapy.com 

Part-Time Position for Post-Bach PSYC Terp

UPDATED 5/21/13

The Department of Psychology and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences are thrilled to announce that they have been awarded a 2013 Moving Maryland Forward Grant.  The goal is to produce a series of online video modules that provide current and prospective minority students with virtual mentoring on success at the undergraduate level. Some modules will focus specifically on psychology while others on more general aspects of academics, professional development and preparation for graduate study.

The grant creates a part-time Project Manager position ("Academic Program Specialist, Contingent I, 20 hours per week) to start mid- to late-June of 2013 with the possibility of continuing through May of 2014.  The Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Conducting literature reviews and summaries of research related to academic achievement disparities and interventions
• Conducting focus group sessions with current and prospective students on this and other campuses
• Developing and producing short video modules that address specific aspects of academic success at the undergraduate level.  These would include interviews with a diverse range of students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• A bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland (the work requires an intimate knowledge of this particular University)
• A record of significant academic achievement in psychology
• A record of involvement in independent study (e.g., internships, research assistantships, teaching assistantships)
• Experience conducting literature reviews
• Experience producing multimedia content (e.g., videos, online presentations, course content)
• Experience designing and conducting survey and experimental research
• A demonstrated interest in supporting student learning and success (e.g., peer mentor, teaching assistant, student affairs).
• The ability to travel offsite to other schools in Maryland
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and manage long-term projects within deadlines and budgets
• Excellent communication skills

Special Consideration will be given to those who have:

• Experience conducting focus group sessions or leading organizational meetings
• Experience developing and evaluating persuasive campaigns
• Advanced experience with interviewing a wide range of individuals
• Advanced experience with video production (high-quality audio, filming, editing)
• A demonstrated record of commitment to issues of diversity on and off campus
• Experience with qualitative research
• Experience with between-groups data analysis

To apply:

1. Review the position requirements to ensure that you would make a strong candidate for this particular position.
2. Familiarize yourself with the 2013 Moving Maryland Forward Grant RFP and our funded proposal
3. Prepare a professional cover letter not exceeding two pages that discusses your interest in the position and your qualifications for it.  If you wish you may include links to projects that demonstrate your skills and experience.
4. Email your letter to Dr. Scott Roberts (scott@umd.edu) as a PDF file no later than Tuesday May 28th, 2013.  If you include any appendices, please include them as pages in that single PDF file.

Review Process:

A search committee will review applications to identify candidates whose skills and experience best match the particular requirements of this initiative.  Please understand that this is anticipated to be a competitive search.  Depending on the number of applications we receive we hope to invite finalists for interviews during the first week of June.

Congratulations to Robyn Harper

The Department if Psychology is proud to announce that Robyn Harper was awarded a 2013 UNCF/Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Award.  This prestigious award provides tuition support and opportunities for research experience in a state-of-the-art research facility for students with exceptional academic and scientific potential.

Congrats Robyn! 

Take a break from finals and stop by the Washington DC Job Fair this Thursday, May 16!

Washington DC Job Fair
Thursday, May 16, 2013 • 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: The Trinity Center, Trinity College (125 Michigan Ave, NE)  
Event Details:

Time: May 16, 2013 from 10am to 3pm
Location: The Trinity Center, Trinity College
Street: 125 Michigan Ave, NE
City/Town: Washington, DC 20017
Website or Map: http://www.trinitydc.edu/
Phone: 954 6781807
Event Type: job, fair
Organized By: LatPro & NSHP

Are you bilingual and live in the Washington DC area?
Do you speak English and Spanish or Portuguese?
Join us on May 16, 2013 for the NSHP Washington DC Bilingual Professional Job Fair.

This is your opportunity to meet with top quality employers seeking diversity in bilingual, professional candidates like you!

Bring plenty of copies of your resume and dress to impress, many employers will be hosting on site interviews.

Participating Employers:
Accenture
American Psychological Association
American University
AT&T Mobility
Children's National Medical Center
Cox Communications
DC Water
Defense Contract Management Agency
Federal Home Loan Bank Office of Finance
FINRA
Greeley & Hansen
Human Rights Campaign
LHK Partners, Inc
Maryland Transportation Authority
Montgomery County Department of Police
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
New York Life
The George Washington University
TMX Finance
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Unity Health Care, Inc.
Westat
World Wildlife Fund

For additional information about this event:
contact at jobfairs@nshp.org or http://network.nshp.org/events/washington-dc-job-fair

They're hired! Congrats PSYC Alumni!

A big CONGRATS to our seniors who have let us know they have plans to start a job or career training after graduating this month. This list surely does not contain every graduate who is preparing for the world of work and service, but the following seniors have given us permission to share their great news. Here they are, in alphabetical order. We are so proud of you. Good luck! If you’d like to be added to this list, please email Dr. McGann (kjmcgann@umd.edu) who will see that the post gets updated periodically.

Ghassan Abu-Ghaida: Square, San Francisco
Leyla Babaturk: Mosaic Community Services, Timonium, MD
Julie Brice: EPIK (English Program in Korea), South Korea
Caela Carlson: Campus Crusade for Christ, College Park, Maryland
Ivana Cusick: Teach for America, Baltimore, MD
Darrel David: United States Army 2Lt , Military Officer Intelligence training, Arizona
Maggie Fletcher, Office of Personnel Management, Leave Specialist 
Micah Friedman: United States Army 2Lt, Armor Basic Officer Leaders training, Ft. Benning, GA.
Melissa Kahn: Teach For America, New Orleans, Louisiana
Ryan Kirkpatrick: FedBid, Inc., Vienna, VA
Katherine Leppert: Child Stress and Emotion Lab, University of Maryland, College Park
Ruth Ludlum: Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Georgetown University, D.C.
Ryan Mace: Mansbach Health Tools LLC, Columbia, MD
Andrew Morreale: ICM Partners, Los Angeles, CA
Andrew Tontala: University of Maryland Medical System
Miji Um: Postbac Intramural Research Training fellow at NIH/NIDA, Baltimore, MD
Alexandra Weissman: Clinical Research Assistant, PediMIND, Bradley Hospital in Providence, RI

Congratulations Accepted Graduate Students!

Congratulations to our graduating seniors who gained acceptance to start graduate or professional school next year! We are very excited to share in your good news, and are very proud of you! We know this list does not include every student who gained acceptance, but the following seniors let us know their good news and agreed to let us share. Here’s where they’re going next…in alphabetical order. If you’d like to be added to this list, please email Dr. McGann (kjmcgann@umd.edu) who will see that the post gets updated periodically.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Arnold: Accelerated BSN program, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Rob Baumann, J.D. Program, University of Florida Law School
Ivana Cusick: Masters, Education, Johns Hopkins University
Daniel Eisenberg: Doctoral program, Audiology, University of Maryland, College Park
Marci Goodman: Masters, Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Richard Green: Masters, History and Library Science, University of Maryland
Lauren Hamilton: Masters, Clinical Social Work, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Stephanie Helwig, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, George Washington University
Jen Holzman: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, La Salle University
Sophie Jablansky, Ph.D., Human Development, University of Maryland, College Park
Heather Johnsson, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, SUNY Binghamton
Brittany Karakostas: Masters, School Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
Monica Kearney: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland
Rachel Keegan: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, La Salle University
Veronica Kwok: Masters, Health Services Administration, University of Maryland
Rebecca Lewis: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University
Samantha Lichbach: Psy.D., School Psychology, Rutgers University
Elena Lucanie: Masters, Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, New York University
Jessica Macklin: Masters, Higher and Postsecondary Education, Columbia University
Lauren Mendelsohn: J.D. Program, University of California - Irvine, School of Law
Erin Ong: Medical School, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Victoria Rukus: Masters, Counseling Psychology, Temple University
Elizabeth Sauber: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland
Brittney Seiler: Masters in Public Administration, George Washington University
Xinyang Shen: Masters, Bilingual Special Education, George Washington University
Ted Smith: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Emily Utz: Masters, Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Julie Wakeman, Masters, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Vanderbilt University
Lauren Watson: Masters, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Columbia University
Stephanie Weiss, Masters, Counseling Psychology, Loyola University, Maryland 

Human Services and Residential Care Opportunities with The Arc of Prince George's County!

Employment Specialist $15.41
Provide employment opportunities and job support to individuals with developmental disabilities. Research and secure additional job opportunities within the community and maintain professional working relationship with client base. Please submit cover letter and resume to fmyers@thearcofpgc.org and place the words Employment Specialist on the subject line.

Program Specialist $12.54
Responsible for implementing program activities and direct supervision to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a community based setting. A behavioral background and experience is preferred. Individual must be imaginative, energetic and full of enthusiasm. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing IP’s, maintaining main and site books, maintaining quarterly reports, supervising staff, coordinating and/or assisting in the implementation and supervision of community outings, and ensuring the health and safety of the program participants at all times. Must have desire to work in a day program setting w/ adults who need hands-on assistance. Must be able to lift 25 lbs +. Requires H.S./GED diploma. The position is from 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. To be considered for the following positions forward resume to knjowusi@thearcpgc.org and place the word Program Specialist on the subject line.

Community Guide
Develop and implement creative, stimulating community outings program. Transport and supervise participants and staff while on community outings. Complete necessary follow-up and documentation. Must have desire to work in a community w/ adults who need hands-on assistance. Must be able to lift 25 lbs +. Requires H.S./GED diploma. The position is from 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. To be considered for the following positions forward resume to knjowusi@thearcpgc.org and place the word Community Guide on the subject line.

The Residential Department is currently seeking staff to support the OPENING of an all female home in Bowie. To be considered for the following positions forward resume to jjacobs@thearcpgc.org and place the word Maiden on the subject line or complete a pre-screen application using the drop box under careers.

Residential Counselor- $9.18
Responsible for supporting program participants with all aspects of daily living in a community-based home. These positions are part-time both Saturday and Sunday.

Full-Time House Mangers 30K
Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of daily living, administration of medication, medical appointments, meal preparation, household maintenance and providing a connection to the community through recreation planning, transportation, accompaniment to community-based events and places, providing direct supervision for the staff in the household assuring they adhere to The Arc policies and procedures. To be considered for the following positions forward resume to jjacobs@thearcpgc.org and place the word House Manager on the subject line or complete a pre-screen application using the drop box under careers.

Community Companion- $9.44
Responsible for supporting individual with intellectual disabilities in the individual or family’s home. The Community Companion primarily provides assistance to the individual in the development of linkages to the community through recreation planning, transportation, and accompaniment to community- based events. To be considered for the following positions forward resume to jjacobs@thearcpgc.org and place the word Community Companion on the subject line or complete a pre-screen application using the drop box under careers. 

Openings:
· Female client in Upper Marlboro needs support Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 to 8:30
· Male client in Oxon Hill has 12 per week and the weekend for recreational activities such as sporting events, movies, bowling, etc. 
· Female client in Fort Washington has 20 hours on weekend for recreational activities in the community
· Male client in Lanham needs support Monday-Friday from 4:30pm-9pm
· Male client in Lanham needs support Saturday and Sunday from 7am-11pm
· Male client in Lanham needs support Monday- Friday from 8am-2pm
· Male client in Adelphi has 15 hours for going to gym, shopping and recreational activities
· Female client in Upper Marlboro needs support Monday-Friday from 3pm-8pm and Saturday or Sunday
· Female client in Upper Marlboro has 14 hours per week

An Equal Opportunity Employer promoting a drug-free workplace. To learn more about The ARC of Prince George's County and these positions go to:  http://www.thearcofpgc.org/careers_arc_prince_georges_maryland.html

Graduate RA Position with Sheppard Pratt Center for Eating Disorders!

Graduate Research Assistant Position
The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt

Description:
The Research Coordinator at the Center for Eating Disorders is seeking an assistant to help with the program's research projects, including treatment efficacy studies, program development evaluations, and outcome measurement studies. Under close supervision, but frequently requiring the use of independent judgment, the Research Assistant will participate in supporting the analysis, design, execution, and evaluation of Center initiated research projects. The Center is committed to providing student employees with educational and professional team experience within a congenial team atmosphere. Flexible 5-10 hour work week. Position is volunteer, however an effort will be made to permit the student to obtain academic credit for the experience.

Responsibilities:
-Assist in the maintenance, data collection, and result presentation of online surveys as well as literature reviews

Qualifications:
-Graduate student pursuing an advanced degree in psychology
-Minimum one year commitment
-Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
-High personal motivation, self-management, and ability to handle responsibility
-Detail-Oriented and Organized
-Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity

How to Apply:
-Email your resume and cover letter to Dr. Laura Sproch at Lsproch@sheppardpratt.org  The position will remain open until filled.
 

Congratulations to our 2013 Award Recipients

The Department of Psychology was proud to celebrate our award recipients at its annual Awards Ceremony, and to congratulate all of our amazingly accomplished PSYC Terps.


Senior Marshals
Angelica Eng & Kayla Velnosky

Gonfalon Carrier
Milena Prodanova

Excellence in Student Leadership
Nikki Thaker

Harper Award for Excellence in Psychology
Lizzie Sauber

New course for Fall 2013: Queer Citizenship!

New Course
LGBT 448Q
Queer Citizenship

Course Description:
Students will examine the processes and practices of citizenship in everyday life with a specific focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) cultures and identities. Beginning with Thomas Marshall’s concept of citizenship, students explore the history of citizenship in the U.S. with a “queer” lens and identify how exclusion and inclusion operate within citizenship formations of “minority” groups. They investigate mobilizations and political and cultural affiliations of LGBTQ communities to understand the changing historical and material contexts of citizenship that produce new forms of identity and new forms of belonging.

Course Objectives:
Understanding how marginalized or “minority” LGBTQ groups resist, negotiate, and/or incorporate issues of citizenship in their everyday lives primarily through various artistic expressions;
Reframing citizenship to highlight the cultural aspects of identity that have been excluded from legal discourse to underscore the expressive, communal, and artistic frames that create different forms of membership illustrating LGBTQ self-making and self-determination;
Examining how LGBTQ cultures, sexualities, and identities have changed, disrupted, or modified early conventions of citizenship and theorize the potentials for a 21st-Century "queer" citizenship.

More information about other LGBT courses can be found at http://lgbts.umd.edu/courses.html

Last day to withdraw from Spring 2013 Semester is today, May 9th!

Last Day to Withdraw from All Courses May 9th Posted: 08 May 2013 03:15 PM PDT Thursday May 9, 2013 is the last day of classes for the Spring 2013 semester and therefore the last day a student could request a withdrawal from all courses for the semester. If you are considering this option, please see your advisor to discuss the impact of this decision. For more information please see the 2012-2013 Registration Guide at http://registrar.umd.edu/reg_guide_2012-13finalv3.pdf Withdrawal Procedures A withdrawal is available anytime between the first and last day of classes. Students must submit written notice of withdrawal to the Office of the Registrar. Withdrawal becomes effective on the date the form is filed with the Office of the Registrar. A notation of withdrawal and the effective date will be posted to the student’s academic record.

 

Help your peers while acquiring valuable experience for Grad School! Become a PAL Educator today!

The Peer Assisted Learning Program (PAL) is designed around the concept of students assisting their peers in reaching their short and long-term academic goals. PAL educators are trained student volunteers who assist fellow university students to improve their study skills, gain confidence in their abilities, and provide tips and techniques for continued academic success.

Participants in the LAS Peer Educator Training program will:

· Receive ongoing, semester-long training; partake in professional development opportunities; and gain new techniques and skills to incorporate into their roles as peer educators

· Have the opportunity for various training tracks. Students can volunteer or gain either 3 credits (EDCP318E) or 1 credit of upper-level coursework (EDCP 498)

· Participate in experiential learning through hands-on, out of class activities and one-on-one mentoring and tutoring sessions

· Hone Communication and Leadership Skills

Participants have the opportunity to receive official LAS peer educator certification and/or College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA)’s International Mentor Training Program Certification (IMTPC):   

· Certification type depends on training track

· Your information would be listed on the LAS Counseling Center website as a certified LAS mentor or tutor OR as a IMPTPC certified mentor

· This website serves as a referral source for any UMD student, parent, faculty, or staff member looking to work with or hire a highly qualified mentor or tutor

· This is a great professional development opportunity to list on a resume, job, or graduate school application

For additional details regarding this program, or to receive an application, please contact: Paola hernandez at pmaria@umd.edu or visit the website: http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS/html/pal.html

Application deadline is September 9, 2013.

 

Looking for an interesting elective course for summer? Give this Art History course a try!

SUMMER ART HISTORY COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
ARTH 346: Nineteenth-Century European Art from 1850
 Summer Session I: May 28, 2013 - July 7, 2013, Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30 – 8:00 pm

The late-nineteenth century was a dramatic time filled with rapid changes in politics, science, and social theory, and the art world dealt with all of it. How did artists respond to these changes? Can art drive these changes?

The Impressionist, Neo-Impressionist, and Symbolist artists were avid readers of psychological theories and often struggled to incorporate them within their work. New theories advanced in the 1880s by Charcot, the so-called father of modern neurology, created a stir of interest in the self and the mind, which impacted artists in diverse ways.
In ARTH 346, students will learn about the intersections of art and…

- Politics and economics
- Literature
- Optics and color theory
- Industry
- Psychology
- Darwinism- social, biological…
- Painting technique and materials
- Social change, the rise of the bourgeoisie

Students will study some of the world’s most beloved artists- Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin (and many more!) and the ways their personal relationships with each other as well as with poets, novelists, journalists, and scientists impacted the development of artistic trends in France.

To register, visit www.testudo.umd.edu/ScheduleOfClasses.html.
Questions? Contact Caroline Shields at shieldsc@umd.edu.