Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Each fall, Center for Evidence Based Treatment (CEBT) offers one or more post-doctoral psychology fellowships for candidates who are passionate about delivering evidence-based treatments while working in an environment that emphasizes training and collegial support.

CEBT is a treatment clinic that provides evidence-based therapy, supervision and training for a range of psychological concerns. Our practice is physically located in Cleveland, OH, and we serve clients both in-person and remotely throughout the state of Ohio, and other states where our staff are licensed.

Cleveland residence is NOT required for fellows. While this is a fellowship that prepares for OH licensure and involves practice with OH-located clients, we welcome applicants who would complete the fellowship locally or remotely, within or outside of the state, pending approval from your jurisdiction’s licensing board.

We treat a wide range of psychological conditions (e.g., anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma/stressor disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders) utilizing evidence-based treatments, primarily within a cognitive-behavioral orientation.

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CEBT’s postdoctoral psychology fellowship is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers. To read the membership acceptance letter, click here. For more information about this important credential, visit APPIC.

We offer comprehensive DBT programming (individual therapy, skills group and phone coaching) for adults and adolescents/families, along with a DBT consultation team. We specialize in the treatment of complex/co-morbid eating disorders with DBT and our practice is led by a clinician/researcher (Dr. Wisniewski) who has spearheaded this treatment approach.

CEBT’s postdoctoral fellowship spans two years. (In unique cases, we may be able to accommodate a one-year fellowship.) It provides thoughtful, planned, and sequential training experiences aimed at promoting the growth and skills needed for preparing psychologists-in-training for entry-level independent practice and licensure. Training at CEBT provides a unique opportunity in a group practice setting to not only be trained in evidence-based transdiagnostic care, but also specialize in diagnosis-specific treatment approaches and modalities. Supervisory staff operate from a developmental approach to supervision and continually monitor the progress of each fellow throughout the fellowship.

CEBT’s postdoctoral fellowship is designed to meet the requirements for post-internship training in Ohio.

Application Process

Applicant qualifications include:

  • Completion of all doctoral degree requirements (e.g., coursework, dissertation and APA/CPA-accredited internship) from an APA/CPA-accredited program by start date (required)
  • Prior experience providing CBT/DBT to adults, adolescents and/or families (preferred)
  • Prior experience working with clients with eating disorders (preferred)

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV and three (3) letters of recommendation to Dr. Dean Malec, Director of Training, or through the APPA CAS Applicant Portal, by December 13, 2026.

Selected applicants will be contacted by email to schedule a virtual interview. Interviews include an initial meeting with Dr. Malec and other members of the Training Committee. Follow-up meetings with other training team members, including but not limited to, CEBT Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Lucene Wisniewski, may be scheduled. We typically conduct interviews during the month of January and aim to extend offers by the end of the month. CEBT adheres to, and is accredited under, the APPIC Postdoctoral Selection Standards and Common Hold Date (CHD) guidelines.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Dr. Dean Malec, Director of Training. at dmalec@cebtohio.com.

For more detailed information about our program, please see the Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship Training Manual.

Practicum

CEBT offers a 1-year Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) practicum for doctoral-level psychology trainees. In this placement, trainees provide comprehensive DBT (individual therapy, skills group training and phone coaching) to adults and adolescents/families. Additional clinical opportunities, such as assisting with intake assessments, are also generally available.

Trainees receive 1 hour of weekly individual supervision from a licensed psychologist, and 2 hours of weekly group supervision with our staff DBT consultation team. Trainees also attend regular didactic seminars on DBT, as well as other topics relevant to evidence-based practice.

This placement is designed to be completed in a hybrid remote/in-person fashion. Our physical office is located in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Placements begin in the fall semester and formally conclude at the end of the summer. Placements are unpaid; however, we seek to transition trainees into paid staff positions following the end of placement, including the summer months.

Application Process

Applicant qualifications include:

  • Current enrollment in a doctoral-level clinical/counseling psychology program

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Dr. Dean Malec, Director of Training.

For more detailed information about our program, please see the Practicum Training Manual.