Post doctoral fellows in clinical psychology at the NYU Child Study Center have completed an APA-approved internship and a doctoral degree from an APA program. 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.

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 clinical research center specializing in treatment of child psychiatric disorders, is currently recruiting for three post doctoral fellowships beginning in September of 2010. The NYU Child Study Center is part of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of the New York University School of Medicine.

The Autism Spectrum Disorders Service is offering a half time clinical postdoctoral fellowship for the 2010-2012 academic years to be shared with half time fellowship in the Selective Mutism Service. The candidate will participate in our Early Childhood Autism and Communication Disorders Service completing diagnostic assessments for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The candidate will learn the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), as well as neuropsychological assessments widely used in this population (DAS-II, Vineland, Mullen Scales). Other opportunities to provide parent behavior management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and group therapy will be provided. Mentorship will be provided under Alexandra DeGeorge, M.Ed., Psy.D. (ASD service) and Steven M. S. Kurtz Ph.D., ABPP (SM service).

The fellowship in The Anita Saltz Institute for Anxiety and Mood Disorders, directed by Rachel Klein, Ph.D. provides advanced training in empirically supported cognitive behavioral treatment approaches with children who present with internalizing disorders. Specialized training in group treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder and Dialectical Behavior Therapy will be provided under the mentorship of Carrie Spindel, Psy.D. In addition, the fellow will have the opportunity to spend one day per week at the Child Study Center’s satellite clinic in NJ under the supervision of Jerry Bubrick, Ph.D. Travel is possible via public transportation. Having the ability to travel by car is a plus.

There will also be one position available for a Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship within the Institute for Learning and Academic Achievement directed by Susan J. Schwartz, M.A. Ed. Fellows will receive advanced training in comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, neuropsychological and educational evaluations and cognitive remediation under the supervision of senior neuropsychologists and under the mentorship of Richard Gallagher, Ph.D.

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 program. Applications will be accepted in the late Fall for a start date between July (ADHD) and September (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@nyumc.org. 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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