Catalight Research Institute Associate – Psychologist

Catalight

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Catalight Research Institute Associate Psychologist will collaborate within the Catalight Group and beyond to align with the Mission, strategic priorities, and industry best practices for a growing portfolio of research and training programs. This role seeks an adaptive team member to support inclusive and equity-informed strategies and programs that can adapt and scale to meet the multi-faceted needs of clients, families, and customers. The ideal candidate is bold, solution-oriented, welcomes changing environments, and approaches work with a growth mindset, eager to innovate and collaborate on strategy development and operational excellence while building relationships and creating inclusive spaces. This position also serves as an Adjunct Instructor for Catalight Academy, providing clinical education and leadership across various behavioral interventions. Catalight is part of a family of companies, including Easterseals Hawaii and Easterseals Northern California, committed to creating greater equity for people with developmental disabilities and building more inclusive communities.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology
Licensed clinical psychologist in home state
Fluent in American Psychological Association Publication Manual, 7th Edition publication guidelines.
Seeks to understand the underlying needs, desires, and values of colleagues.
Proactively builds spaces for others to engage in learning and community.
Appreciates and demonstrates collaboration across teams.
Serves as a role model, bringing our core values to life in your work.
Works well with employees at any level of employment.
Appreciation for cross-departmental collaboration.
Ability to work in an exciting, fast paced high energy environment while effectively multitasking and managing day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.
Personable; able to work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization.
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills; frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Knowledge of multiple historically excluded groups with knowledge in I/DD (intellectual and developmental disability) communities.
Experience working with those with I/DD and their families.
Experience working and communicating with families.
Approaches work with a growth mindset, welcome feedback, and understand that humans all have biases and are imperfect as a baseline.
Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
Navigates ambiguity with an excitement for problem solving.
Commitment to meet agreed upon deadlines on time or ahead of schedule.
Transparent on action, pursuits, and outcomes.
A commitment to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, patience and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
Willingness and commitment to self-reflection and re-thinking.
Ability to understand your physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing needs with a willingness to co-create boundaries that allow you to sustainably show up and honor your humanity.
Commitment to managing a remote schedule that aligns with PST business hours, ensuring your availability supports a healthy team rhythm and effective cross-functional partnership.
Must be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.
Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.
Frequent speaking and listening (25-75%) to clients, staff, and others in the workplace.
Utilize computer and cell phone for effective communication.
Ability to utilize virtual meetings software (Zoom, Teams, etc.).
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
Must attend any required training.

Nice To Haves

BCBA preferred

Responsibilities

Act as Catalight Academy Instructor for Catalight Academy program capstone sessions and Advanced Certification courses: RUBI, Compass-Behavioral, Calibrate, RUBI, Chat, Everyday ABA.
Review and grade learner assignments and fidelity assignments, meeting deadlines and associated timelines.
Collaborate with Catalight Academy as a subject matter expert (SME) on program development and manuscript writing.
Inform and contribute to a collaborative yet transformative approach to the Catalight Research Institute operations that reflects our mission, values, and provides an exceptional learning experience.
Contribute to, support, and implement programs that are people centered and wellbeing focused.
Assist in the preparation and submission of IRB protocols.
Support research initiatives of the institute.
Drafting and editing manuscripts for peer review journal submission.
Meet and exceed identified goals and metrics by innovating, taking risks, critically thinking, and establishing credibility as an advisor across the family of companies and beyond.
Successfully build, support, and collaborate within a high performing team in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing work environment.
Participate in clinical case consultations, offering guidance on challenging behavior and treatment planning.
Attend 2-4 conferences yearly to present on CRI research and Academy programs.
Establish strong and collaborative partnerships within CRI, its’ community, as well as throughout the FoC.
Manage and perform special projects and duties as assigned.