Associate Psychologist, LDC

About Child Mind Institute

We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments.

Position Details:

As part of the Gund Learning & Diagnostic Center team, you will report to the Associate Director. You will receive 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. You will be prepared for independent practice by emphasizing clinical service delivery, including comprehensive and targeted assessments, psychodiagnostics evaluations, and detailed report writing adhering to Houston Conference guidelines. You will participate in all aspects of the evaluation process—from clinical interviews and testing to feedback sessions and school-based collaboration, including observations, meetings, and legal proceedings when applicable. Furthermore, you will carry treatment cases involving executive functioning skills training and academic remediation, while developing core competencies in history taking, battery selection, behavioral observations, and case formulation. This is an exempt, full-time, hybrid (this position requires a minimum of four (4) days per week in the office, on a schedule determined by your supervisor) in our NYC headquarters office or other relevant location. The in-office requirement and schedule are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the organization.

You Will:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews with patients and/or their families.
• Administer, score, and interpret neuropsychological and educational test measures in individuals between the ages of 4 and 25 presenting with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric concerns.
• Provide clear and meaningful feedback to patients and/or families on the findings of neuropsychological and educational evaluations.
• 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 care for patients.
• Conduct detailed observations of behaviors and functioning of patients 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.
• Provide supervision to other trainees under umbrella supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Actively participate in supervision and didactic opportunities.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

You Have:

• Completed PhD or PsyD from a graduate program in clinical, counseling, or school psychology.
• The doctoral degree above must be conferred approximately six weeks prior to beginning the position.
• Limited Permit to practice psychology in NY State.
• Completion of doctoral internship.

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Application Details and Instructions

To apply, please visit https://childmind.org/about-us/careers/open-positions/.

Applications submitted through third-party websites (e.g., Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.) will not be reviewed.

Candidates will need to submit the following as attachments under the resume tab in the application:

• Cover letter (attention: Angela Dewey, PhD, and William Benson, PsyD) 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Two sample assessment reports. At least one sample report (and preferably both) should be for a neuropsychological evaluation with a child or adolescent.
• Three letters of recommendation sent separately via email to william.benson@childmind.org
  

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible.  Any questions can be directed to William Benson, PsyD (william.benson@childmind.org).

Interviews for selected applicants can be conducted virtually or in-person.

Our Benefits

Our great compensation package and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website.

Pay Range

The salary range for the position is posted for the first year. There is a substantial raise for the second year, contingent upon obtaining your New York license. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

EEO Disclaimer

Child Mind Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

In compliance with California law, we also prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decision-making, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other category protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). In New York, we extend this prohibition to include status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL).

Child Mind Institute is dedicated to ensuring accessibility and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform your job, please contact our HR Department at hr@childmind.org

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.