As professions evolve, they become increasingly specialized. Psychology is one such profession that recognizes the need for unique knowledge and abilities for clinical practice with particular populations. There is a demonstrated need for such advanced skill in the assessment and treatment of serious mental illness (SMI) and the provision of evidence-based interventions that comprise psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) for SMI. Postdoctoral residency is an opportunity to receive specific training in the provision of PSR services for those with SMI. However, there are few opportunities for such education and training, and there is little research on the impact of such training. This article summarizes the outcomes of a PSR/SMI psychology residency at a large, Northeastern Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Program data of residents’ self-ratings at the beginning and end of the training year suggest that the postdoctoral training program contributes to increased self-confidence both as an entry-level psychologist (7 out of 7 domains increased, p < .05), and also as a PSR practitioner (6 out of 7 domains increased, p < .05). A majority of residents from the program went on to SMI/PSR-related jobs immediately postresidency. Results demonstrate that postdoctoral psychology training can provide trainees with the confidence to work as a psychologist and PSR practitioner working with individuals with SMI.

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博士后心理学培训，为严重精神疾病的专业化做准备。

随着职业的发展，它们变得越来越专业。心理学就是这样一种职业，它认识到特定人群的临床实践需要独特的知识和能力。在严重精神疾病 (SMI) 的评估和治疗以及提供了解 SMI 心理社会康复 (PSR) 的循证干预措施方面，已经证明需要这种高级技能。博士后住院医师是接受为 SMI 患者提供 PSR 服务的特定培训的机会。但是，这种教育和培训的机会很少，对这种培训的影响的研究也很少。本文总结了在大型东北退伍军人事务医疗中心 PSR/SMI 心理住院医师的结果。培训年开始和结束时住院医师自评的计划数据表明，博士后培训计划有助于提高作为入门级心理学家的自信心（7 个领域中有 7 个增加，p <.05），以及作为 PSR 从业者（7 个域中有 6 个增加，p <.05）。该计划的大多数居民在居住后立即继续从事与 SMI / PSR 相关的工作。结果表明，博士后心理学培训可以让学员有信心作为心理学家和 PSR 从业者与 SMI 个人一起工作。以及作为 PSR 从业者（7 个域中有 6 个增加，p <.05）。该计划的大多数居民在居住后立即继续从事与 SMI / PSR 相关的工作。结果表明，博士后心理学培训可以让学员有信心作为心理学家和 PSR 从业者与 SMI 个人一起工作。以及作为 PSR 从业者（7 个域中有 6 个增加，p <.05）。该计划的大多数居民在居住后立即继续从事与 SMI / PSR 相关的工作。结果表明，博士后心理学培训可以让学员有信心作为心理学家和 PSR 从业者与 SMI 个人一起工作。