Associate Psychologist, LDC

Child Mind Institute•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Gund Learning & Diagnostic Center team, the Associate Psychologist reports to the Associate Director and receives two years of advanced, structured training focused on neuropsychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with diverse neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric comorbidities. The training prepares the psychologist for independent practice, emphasizing clinical service delivery through comprehensive and targeted assessments, psychodiagnostic evaluations, and detailed report writing consistent with Houston Conference guidelines. The role participates in all stages of evaluation, from clinical interviews and testing to feedback sessions and school-based collaboration, including observations, meetings, and legal proceedings when applicable. The psychologist also carries treatment cases involving executive-functioning skills training and academic remediation while developing competencies in history taking, test-battery selection, behavioral observation, and case formulation. This is an exempt, full-time, hybrid position based at the organization's NYC headquarters or another relevant location. It requires at least four days per week in the office on a schedule determined by the supervisor; this requirement and schedule may change according to program and organizational needs.

Requirements

Completed PhD or PsyD from a graduate program in clinical, counseling, or school psychology; the degree must be conferred approximately six weeks before the position begins.
Limited Permit to practice psychology in New York State.
Completion of a doctoral internship.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews with patients and/or their families.
Administer, score, and interpret neuropsychological and educational test measures for individuals ages 4 to 25 with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric concerns.
Provide patients and/or families with clear, meaningful feedback on neuropsychological and educational evaluation findings.
Draft, edit, and finalize written reports of neuropsychological and educational evaluations.
Collaborate with health professionals, service providers, and educators to gather and share information and ensure quality patient care.
Conduct detailed observations of patients' behavior and functioning in school settings.
Provide evidence-based care for patients seeking academic and executive-functioning remediation.
Create educational materials for parents and educators and present educational talks to varied stakeholders.
Supervise other trainees under the umbrella supervision of a licensed psychologist.
Participate actively in supervision and didactic opportunities.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.