Postdoctoral Fellowship, ADHD & Behavior Disorders ...

Salary and Benefits $65,000 The Child Mind Institute is proud to be named aGreat Place to Work-Certifiedcompany! Our competitive compensation and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, flexible work schedules, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website. Child Mind Institute is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued. Job Summary The Child Mind Institute offers a one-year professional training program designed to prepare candidates for a successful career in child and adolescent psychology. The fellowship will begin as early as July 1, 2024. Consideration will also be given to candidates who complete their pre-doctoral internship by the end of August 2024. TheADHD and Behavior Disorders Centeris one of five programs that comprise the clinical treatment services of the Child Mind Institute (CMI).The Center provides innovative treatment options for children and adolescents with a variety of disorders and actively evaluates cutting edge delivery models.The Center is dedicated to giving children and families the tools and support they need to manage attentional and behavioral difficulties in home, school, and community settings. Clinicians in this center work intensively with children, parents, and teachers, often utilizing a range of evidence-based intervention approaches including Parent Management Training (PMT)andParent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). In addition to learning evidence-based behavioral caregiver training,fellowsalso provideschool consultation in the NY metro areaand have opportunitiesto participate in community outreach.Programs housed within the Center include our 4-week Summer Program, a 1-day intensive behavioral skills training program called BEST, and pilot work on intensive behavioral parent training interventions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in these programs and to contribute to a dynamic, collaborative team. TheADHD and BehaviorDisorders Center of CMI offers an extraordinary opportunity for a qualified clinician to receive structured postdoctoral training in a unique, innovative academic setting. Training focuseson the accurate diagnosis and use of evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, youngadults, and their families. Clinical training and experiencesincludeconducting semi-structured clinical assessments, individual and group clinical work, didactics,participating incomprehensive individual and group supervision, providing education in the community, supervision of externs (with oversight and training in providing supervision), and exposure to research. Fellows will receive specialized trainingon a range of behavioral parent training approaches, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and school-based behavioral interventionand consultation methods. Fellows arefurtherencouraged and guided to develop areasof interest and specialization. As a component of the training experience, thepost-doctoral fellow willparticipate in a variety of learning experiences at the Child Mind Institute. Specifically, fellows willattendmultidisciplinary case conferences and clinical meetings with center staff andattend lectures through our Visiting Professor Series, consisting of renowned experts in mental health.Fellows will also be given the opportunity to give presentations at schools and local community organizations. Additionally, there willbe opportunities to collaborate with website writers on specific topics for the Child Mind Institute website and with other services within the Child Mind Institute. We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments. Reporting to the Senior Director of the ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center, this is an exempt, full-time, hybrid (minimum 3 days in office) position located in our NYC headquarters office. Primary Faculty TheADHD and BehaviorDisorders Center staff includes leading clinical psychologists. Center staff regularly collaborate with pediatric neuropsychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists,child and adolescent psychologists,and otherstaff from our multidisciplinary clinical team. Adam Zamora, PsyD, Neuropsychologist, Senior Director William Benson, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Training Coordinator, Supervisor Larisa Litvinov, PhD, Senior Psychologist, Supervisor Caroline Mendel, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor Stephanie Ruggiero, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor Leah Sugerman, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor Samantha Malick, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor Kristen Wolf, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Supervisor Jacqueline Hwang, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor Responsibilities Conduct semi-structured clinical diagnostic assessments for a variety of patients Provide evidence-based treatments to patients and families, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral parent training, and/or PCIT Provide school consultation for patients and families as appropriate Complete diagnostic evaluation notes, progress notes, and other clinical documentation in a timely manner Provide supervision to other trainees under umbrella supervision of a licensed psychologist Actively participate in supervision and didactic opportunities Other related duties as assigned Qualifications Full completion of doctoral degreeby the beginning of the postdoctoral fellowship Successful completion ofAPA-accreditedinternship Flexibility inwork hours to meet productivity goals and deadlines Team player and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Demonstrated professional attitude and ability to interface with senior management, clinicians,and staff Education requirements PhDorPsyDdegree from an APA-accredited programin clinical, counseling, school-clinical, or school psychology Application Detailsand Instructions To apply, please click the "Apply" button above. If you are viewing on a third-party website, please visit to access the online application. Applications submitted through third-party websites (e.g., Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.) will not be reviewed. Candidates will need to submit the following: Cover letter (attention: Adam Zamora, PsyD; William Benson, PsyD; and Kenneth Schuster, PsyD) Curriculum vitae Threeletters of recommendation Atreatment summary or case conceptualization(no more than 2-3 pages)representing your use ofevidence-basedinterventions with a childor adolescentwithADHD or a behaviordisorder. Applications will beaccepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and applicants are strongly encouragedto apply as early as possible.Any questions can be directed toWilliam Benson, PsyD(). Interviews for selected applicants can be conducted virtually or in-person. S pecial Considerations The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. The Child Mind Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

Created: 2024-10-29