Postdoctoral Fellowship - Center for Autism & Developing Brain, Weill Cornell Medicine
/Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full-time Psychology postdoctoral fellow to join the clinical team for 1 year (with the expectation of a second year) at the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB) at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester Behavioral Health Center in White Plains, New York. The overall emphasis of the fellowship is to train clinical psychologists to provide innovative assessments and efficacious therapeutic interventions to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. In consultation with members of the CADB faculty, the fellow will develop a plan to address their specific training goals.
The fellow will be expected to actively participate in diagnostic assessment and implementation of interventions for individuals diagnosed or suspected of having ASD. The fellow will have the opportunity to see patients across the full lifespan, including toddlers and adults. The position entails the provision of direct clinical services, which will include psychological assessments, individual and family therapy sessions, and group-based interventions. The fellow will receive training and specialization in diagnostic instruments, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2). The fellow will also have the opportunity to participate in the CADB Early Intervention program, which includes the delivery of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) in a classroom setting, individual caregiver coaching sessions with families using NDBIs such as the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), and onsite support and psychoeducational group sessions with the caregivers. The fellow may have the opportunity to participate in research projects conducted by the CADB faculty.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in the application of diagnostic assessments and evidence-based intervention approaches for individuals with ASD. The fellow will be expected to work well with families and effectively collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team.
Application Due Date: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Minimum Stipend: $58,500
Maximum Stipend $58,500
Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program and possess or be eligible for a New York state limited permit, minus the supervision hours.
Founded in 1898 and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) since 1927, Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. The New York-Presbyterian/Westchester Division is a 260-bed facility renowned for the range and quality of its inpatient and outpatient specialty programs, as well as its general psychiatric services. The program has been named a “Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital” – the first behavioral health hospital in the U.S. and one of only 16 hospitals worldwide to receive this distinction. We are consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best psychiatric programs by U.S. News and World Report.
Diversity is one of Weill Cornell Medicine’s core values and is essential to achieving excellence in patient care, research, and education. We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to fostering a culture of fairness, equity, and belonging. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a statement of professional interest specifying career goals and clinical goals for the fellowship, curriculum vitae, and at least two letters of recommendation.
Applicants should e-mail the application materials to Amy Lemelman, Ph.D. at arl2017@med.cornell.edu.