The Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research, University of Pennsylvania, invites applications for one- and two-year post-doctoral fellowships jointly developed with the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health. The program integrates behavioral health policy and services research training at the Center with related policy development and analysis at Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health. This program offers abundant opportunities for research and evaluation in both settings.

The program is designed for individuals who have completed all doctoral degree requirements and who aspire to academic careers or leadership positions in public behavioral health systems. Opportunities exist to acquire or refine skills pertaining to the design, delivery and evaluation of publicly funded mental health and substance abuse services. The program provides an excellent opportunity for Fellows to gain experience in applying qualitative and quantitative research methods to the evaluation of behavioral health services, systems and policies. Fellows will help develop policy initiatives and study the organization, financing, delivery and outcomes of care in the public sector.