Faculty Clinical Psychologist, NYU

NYU Langone Health Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Faculty Clinical Psychologist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Service

The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Service at the Child Study Center (CSC) is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, collaborative, and driven clinical psychologist to work at our Manhattan office. The Child Study Center is part of NYU Langone’s Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, which is one of only two independent child and adolescent psychiatry departments within an academic medical center in the nation.

Proficiency in behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy, parent management training, social skills training, and diagnostic evaluation of ASD and related disorders is required. Advanced training and/or certification in an evidence-based treatment for ASD or co-occurring disorders (e.g. Early Start Denver Model, Facing Your Fears, PEERS®, JASPER, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, feeding evaluation and treatment, etc.) is preferred. Proficiency on the ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R is a plus. Candidate must be willing to lead social skills group treatments and conduct workshops for parents, school personnel, and others in the community. Candidate must be available for late afternoon and evening clinical appointments. The position reports directly to the Clinical Director for Autism Spectrum Disorder Service. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Evaluating new patients ranging in age from toddlers to adults including:

Use of semi-structured psychiatric interviews, cognitive and developmental assessments, language assessments, adaptive assessments, and ASD diagnostic tools.

In-person feedback sessions and writing comprehensive reports that are completed in a timely manner

Providing evidence–based psychotherapeutic treatments to children, adolescents and their families in individual, parent training, family, and group modalities

Providing consultation to schools and other community institutions

Contributing and/or leading collaborations focused on improving care for children with developmental disabilities

Supervising and teaching of trainees across disciplines

Providing outreach to the professional and lay community

Participating in continuing education such as weekly Case Conference and Grand Rounds

Completing additional responsibilities, as required

Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of health care professionals

PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited program

Must be license eligible in New York State and must have a New York State license by start date of position

Application Process:

Applications must be submitted through the following Interfolio website: https://apply.interfolio.com/60098