Associate Psychologist, Autism Center

Child Mind Institute•New York, NY

4d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Autism Research team, the Associate Psychologist reports to the Director, Autism Center and the Senior Research Scientist, Autism Center. This is a two-year clinical psychology fellowship providing advanced training in autism assessment and treatment, as well as in assessment and treatment of related neurodevelopmental disorders, with a focus on evidence-based interventions. In the first year, time is split equally between clinical work and research; in the second year, the split shifts to 60% clinical practice and 40% research. The fellowship offers opportunities to pursue licensure, contribute to research, and gain supervisory experience in treating autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. This is an exempt, full-time, hybrid position based at the NYC headquarters office or another relevant location. It requires a minimum of four days per week in the office, on a schedule determined by the supervisor. The in-office requirement and schedule may change based on program and organizational needs.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD from a graduate program in clinical, school, or counseling psychology, or a related field.
The doctoral degree must be conferred approximately six weeks before the position begins.
Temporary permit to practice psychology in New York State.
Training in evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

Attain and maintain research reliability on gold-standard autism diagnostic instruments, including the ADI-R and ADOS-2.
Conduct diagnostic assessments of co-occurring psychopathology in individuals with autism using standardized, semi-structured tools such as KSADS and qualitative clinical interviewing techniques.
Administer and interpret standardized measures of cognitive, language, academic, and adaptive functioning across a broad age range, including MSEL, Bayley-4, DAS-2, PPVT-5, WIAT-4, Vineland-3, and BOSA.
Perform initial autism diagnostic evaluations and re-evaluations, tailoring recommendations to inform treatment and educational programming.
Write comprehensive clinical reports and provide collaborative feedback to families.
Deliver manualized interventions used in autism clinical and research programs, including Children's Friendship Training (CFT), PEERS, Rubi Parent Training, and Unstuck and On Target.
Apply evidence-based behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches to address common co-occurring conditions in autism.
Participate in supervision, educational didactics, case conferences, team meetings, and lecture series.
Perform additional job-related duties as needed.