Westerchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, NY

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Summary of Licensed Clinical Psychologist Position:

The Westchester Institute of Human Development (WIHD), a University Center for Excellence in

Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) is seeking a full-time

licensed psychologist to provide behavioral treatment services as part of the Integrated

Behavioral Health program providing high-quality, evidence-based, disability advocacy

informed, person-centered psychological services to individuals with Autism and Intellectual and

Developmental disabilities (IDD) of all ages and abilities, and provides evidence-based

treatment for a wide variety of challenging behaviors and co-occurring conditions. We work with

individuals, their families, and agencies to provide behavior analytic, cognitive and behavioral

psychotherapy, caregiver and family training, and other evidence-based modalities.

Psychologists collaborate with staff in assistive technology, dental, speech, and medical

departments to assist our clients with accessing services, with group homes, and schools.

This position is primarily clinical, but within the UCEDD there are optional additional

opportunities to participate in research, training, supervision, and contract work. This position

would be ideal for an early-career or other psychologist looking for a position in which to grow

and establish their career in working with individuals with Autism and IDD, or to develop and

improve skills in applied behavior analysis. A faculty appointment at NYMC may be available on

a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

  •  Provide diagnostic formulations and treatment planning.

  •  Provide behavioral psychotherapeutic and/or behavior analytic services to children and

adults who display challenging behaviors (self-injurious behavior, aggressive/destructive

behaviors, harmful repetitive behaviors)

  •  Provide services to a diverse multicultural clientele, preferring person-centered and

strengths-based disability conceptualizations

  •  Provide behavior analytic and or behavioral interventions to improve communication,

adaptive living skills, academic skills, and wellbeing.

  •  Provide services either on-site and/or via telehealth as necessary.

  •  Consult and collaborate with other providers and support staff for skills/therapy

generalization and continuity of care.

  •  Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team of psychologists and psychiatrists who make

up the behavioral health team at WIHD.

  •  Provide continuing education and training in evidence-based practice.

  •  Maintain medical records and other documentation of services provided.

  •  Supervise interns and post-doctoral psychology fellows and other clinicians.

  •  Conduct seminars for psychology trainees, schools, and other organizations.

Qualification

  • Must hold a doctoral degree in the field of clinical, school, counseling, or other area of

health service psychology and be licensed to practice in the State of New York. Training

and internship from an APA-accredited doctoral program and internship preferred.

BCBA training and licensure preferred. Those with strong experience requiring

postdoctoral hours may be considered.

  •  Must have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and/or training in an outpatient

setting serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  •  Experience in working with individuals with a diverse range of cognitive and verbal

abilities.

  •  Experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis, functional behavior assessment, parent

training, and cognitive behavioral techniques.

About WIHD

As one of only 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, WIHD

creates better futures for these individuals through the creation and dissemination of innovative

research, professional leadership education and best practices trainings.

WIHD provides a positive working environment that promotes employee safety, growth and goal

attainment. Our benefit package is generous and provides options to meet the needs of each

employee. We offer flexible work schedules for many positions providing a setting with a

desirable work-life balance.

WIHD values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse

backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,

disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other

characteristic protected by law.

Contact - Nicole Turygin - nturygin@wihd.org

www.wihd.org