Post doctoral fellows in clinical psychology at the NYU Child Study Center have completed their clinical training programs and predoctoral internships in clinical psychology. The two-year postdoctoral fellowship provides an opportunity for intensive and specialized training in a concentrated area of interest. This experience allows the fellows to receive supervised training and coursework to advance to licensure and develop specialized competencies in their chosen area.

At the CSC, fellows may specialize in on of three clinical areas: Neuropsychology and Psychoeducational Assessment, which provides the necessary hours of postdoctoral experience for board certification; Anxiety and Mood Disorders, focused on diagnostic methods and empirically supported cognitive behavioral treatment approaches; or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Disruptive Behavior Disorders, also focused on diagnostic methods and behavioral treatment approaches.

Applications are welcome for these positions which typically have a start date of July or September.

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Clinical Child Psychology

The NYU Child Study Center, a multidisciplinary clinical research center specializing in empirically based, state-of-the-art treatment of child psychiatric disorders, is currently recruiting for four postdoctoral fellowships. The NYU Child Study Center is part of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of the New York University School of Medicine. These are two-year positions beginning in September of 2008.

In our Institute for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Behavior Disorders, directed by Howard Abikoff, Ph.D., the fellow is provided with advanced training in empirically supported, manualized treatments. Training in innovative treatments such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, organizational skills training, combined behavioral and pharmacological treatment and treatment of comordid presentations is also provided under the mentorship of Steven Kurtz, Ph.D., ABPP, Clinical Director of the Institute for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Behavior Disorders.

The fellow in our Institute for Anxiety and Mood Disorders, directed by Rachel Klein, Ph.D. is provided advanced training in empirically supported cognitive behavioral treatment approaches with children who present with internalizing disorders. Specialized training in treatments such as virtual reality therapy, and group treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder will be provided under the mentorship of Alexandra Barzvi, Ph.D., Clinical Director of the Institute for Anxiety and Mood Disorders.

For the first time we are also able to offer two positions for a Neuropsychology Fellowship with Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Children at Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center. Through the Institute for Learning and Academic Achievement directed by Susan Schwartz, M.A., fellows will receive advanced training in neuropsychological evaluations and educational remediation under the supervision of senior neuropsychologists. In addition, fellows have the opportunity to work in a milieu setting under the mentorship of Scott Cicero, Ph.D., implementing empirically supported treatments. Fellows will spend part of their training experience at the New York City Child Study Center.

All fellowships include training in the processes of teaching, supervision, and staff development, a rich didactic program, and may include participation in clinical research. Fellows enjoy active collaboration with and participation in the Center's other Institutes. Individualized training programs are designed to take into account the Fellow's long-term career goals. Candidates should have a strong background in behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions and neuropsychology candidates should possess extensive testing experience.

These positions require completion of an APA-approved internship and a doctoral degree from an APA-approved program. Applications will be accepted in the late Fall for a start date between July (ADHD) and September 2008 (Anxiety; Neuropsychology). Please submit a letter of interest, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a clinical work sample (treatment summary/testing report) to Lori Evans, Ph.D., Director of Psychology Training, NYU Child Study Center, 577 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016 or via email at lori.evans@med.nyu.edu NYU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. For more information about the NYU Child Study Center see www.AboutOutKids.org

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