Associate Psychologist, LDC

Child Mind Institute•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Gund Learning & Diagnostic Center team, the Associate Psychologist reports to the Associate Director and completes a two-year 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 associate for independent practice through clinical service delivery, including comprehensive and targeted assessments, psychodiagnostic evaluations, and detailed report writing adhering to Houston Conference guidelines. The role participates in all stages of evaluation, from clinical interviews and testing through feedback sessions and school-based collaboration, including observations, meetings, and legal proceedings when applicable. It also includes treatment cases involving executive functioning skills training and academic remediation, while developing competencies in history taking, test-battery selection, behavioral observations, and case formulation. This is an exempt, full-time, hybrid position based in the NYC headquarters office or another relevant location. It requires at least 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. The position provides supervision and didactic opportunities. The first-year salary range is posted separately, with a substantial second-year raise contingent upon obtaining a New York license.

Requirements

Completed PhD or PsyD from a graduate program in clinical, counseling, or school psychology.
The doctoral degree must be conferred approximately six weeks before the position begins.
Limited Permit to practice psychology in New York State.
Completed 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 4–25 presenting 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 to ensure quality patient care.
Conduct detailed observations of patients’ behaviors 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.