Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist for Inpatient Unit, Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Lifespan•East Providence, RI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bradley Hospital is seeking a Clinical Child & Adolescent Behavioral Psychologist to join their nationally recognized inpatient program at the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD). This specialized unit provides acute care and intensive treatment for youth with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities, along with co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The psychologist will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on stabilizing behaviors, enhancing coping skills, and supporting long-term growth for children and adolescents with significant developmental and emotional needs. This role emphasizes family-centered behavioral treatment and offers opportunities for teaching, supervision, and potential faculty appointment at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited program, including an APA-accredited internship.
Licensed or license-eligible in Rhode Island.
A team-oriented clinician with a strong interest in inpatient care and complex cases involving ASD and co-morbid conditions.

Nice To Haves

Postdoctoral experience in developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clinical team members to set treatment goals and develop individualized behavior plans (IBPs).
Monitor progress using meaningful behavioral markers.
Provide direct care through individual and group interventions.
Provide family treatment to strengthen caregiver’s ability to support youths in their homes and communities.
Collaborate with multiple disciplines to help youth achieve stabilization and readiness to transition to lower levels of care.
Support and train milieu staff in implementing milieu-based treatment.