CAPS welcomes applicants with broad clinical experience, with ability to speak in depth to colleagues about challenging cases including their own, and with an ability to work collegially with other analysts whose technical approaches, theoretical perspectives, and clinical goals may be different from their own. We seek applicants who will not only meaningfully participate in CAPS but who can also carry forward the CAPS spirit of collegiality and continued learning.

 

Colleagues who apply should demonstrate a history of participating in analytic activities beyond graduation and beyond their ‘home’ institutes and, in so doing, demonstrate qualities of professional leadership, such as those manifested by certification, by publications, and by presentations at national and international psychoanalytic meetings.

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All interested applicants must meet the following requirements for consideration of membership to CAPS:

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• Be at least 5 years post graduation from an institute recognized by APsA and/or IPA.

• Hold an advanced degree in the mental health field: DMH, PhD, MD, DO, PsyD, MSW, LCSW or to be an academic analytic scholar.

• Have no current ethics complaints or lawsuits related to professional duties against one.

• Have demonstrated an active involvement in clinical work, writing, or committee work.

• Have submitted an updated CV.

• Have submitted a letter of interest that includes a description of analytic practice and involvement in local Institute(s).

• Have submitted three (3) letters of recommendation – two (2) letters from supervisors and one (1) letter from a CAPS member. If supervisors are not reachable, we ask that the applicant provide references from colleagues who have in-depth knowledge of their work.

• Have submitted a completed Immersion Form. We would hope that you would have seen 3 analytic patients in 3 of the past 5 years, with no less than 2 any year. Immersion in psychoanalytic practice is expected of all applicants, including those who are certified, to ensure a thorough understanding of each candidate's experience and commitment to the field.

• Hold certification in psychoanalysis from ABPsa.

• A waiver from  the certification requirement may be granted provided you have demonstrated sufficient immersion in the practice of psychoanalysis, an interest in continued learning and a willingness to present one’s work to peers that you do not know and who are not members of your own institute.