Post-doctoral Fellowship in Autism Treatment, Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Trueman Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Autism Treatment

The Trueman Fellowship in Autism Treatment is a 2-year post-doctoral psychology training experience based in the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.  This fellowship was developed to provide a unique opportunity for advanced training in evidence-based treatments of autism, across a range of ages, treatment modalities, and levels of functioning, and is conducted in a department rich in resources related to professional development.  Our goal is to train psychologists to demonstrate leadership in the areas of service, training, research, and excellence in the provision of care for individuals with autism and their families.

This fellowship is conducted in connection with the well-established Nationwide Children’s Hospital Psychology Post-Doctoral training programs in Pediatric Psychology and in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and is offered under the auspices of the Section of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and the Division of Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine at The Ohio State University.  The Hospital is one of the largest pediatric facilities in the United States, and is one of the nation’s largest pediatric providers of mental health services. The Hospital leadership, along with the support of community partners, has selected Behavioral Health to be the focus of the Hospital’s current 5-year strategic plan, and one outcome will be the design and building of a Behavioral Health Pavilion in 2020, which will include acute levels of care, including a DD/IDD inpatient unit. 

The Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, one program of NCH Behavioral Health, employs 110 staff and faculty all devoted to implementing a wide range of evidence-based interventions for children with ASD and their families.  CASD offers services to children from 18 months to 21 years of age, across the range of the autism spectrum. Services are organized into 4 programs: 

Behavioral Intervention Program: provides early intensive behavioral intervention for both toddlers and young children, behavioral consultation, school consultation, and parent trainingfor all ages

Outpatient Psychotherapy Program: provides individual psychotherapy, family supports, school consultation, social skills groups, and psychotherapy groups to higher functioning clients

Complex Behavior Program: provides both day treatment and community-based behavior support service for individuals with severe problem behavior, with an innovative intensive home-based model of care for families of high-functioning adolescents with complex problem behavior.

Community Outreach Program: provides ASD awareness, seminars, intake and psychoeducational services, group parent training, sibling support, summer camps, and recreational programming.  

This post-doctoral experience will allow for training in this broad range of service options, to provide the fellow with an excellent and broad basis of treatment knowledge (year 1), but also allow for clinical specialization and opportunities to provide supervision and implement program development (year 2).  The Fellowship also allows for additional opportunities to become proficient in diagnostic screening/assessment and cognitive assessment, to conduct research, to perform advocacy and outreach, and to work within a multi-disciplinary team.  

Applicants must have completed all requirements of an APA-approved graduate program specializing in child/adolescence and disabilities experiences, and completed a one-year APA accredited clinical internship. See the APPIC website for more information about the application process at NCH CASD Fellowship info APPIC/UPPD website.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Autism, Stanford University

PSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN AUTISM

Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is offering a postdoctoral fellowship in Autism for the 2019-2020 training year.  The fellow will conduct initial evaluations, psychological assessments, individual and family centered therapy and group therapy with patients in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic. The fellowship will include training conducting multi-disciplinary diagnostic assessments using gold-standard instruments as well as providing evidence-based therapies and parent training including Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT).  Minor rotations in the general, anxiety and eating disorder clinics are available. Fellows may elect to participate in active clinical research projects and to complete a scholarly project during the year. Stipends are $60,000 plus benefits.

Start date is 9/3/19. All applicants must have completed: 1) APA- or CPA-accredited graduate programs in clinical or counseling psychology; 2) APA- or CPA-accredited internships; and 3) all requirements for their PhD or PsyD prior to beginning their appointment. Appointments are for one year. Positions are contingent upon funding. For detailed application information, please go tohttp://psychiatry.stanford.edu/education/post-doc-fellow/. Applications should be submitted through the APPIC Psychology Postdoctoral Application services at https://appicpostdoc.liaisoncas.com . 

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE 12/10/18. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The fellowship is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the APA, 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, (202) 336-5979, apaaccred@apa.org.

Internship in Behavioral Psychology, Westchester Institute, Valhalla, NY

Behavioral Psychology,
Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, NY

The Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) is currently seeking applicants for its internship and fellowship in Behavioral Psychology for the 2019-2020 year.  Located 30 minutes north of New York City, WIHD offers full time internships and APPIC-member fellowships for students in Professional Psychology doctoral programs.

Both positions offer a broad variety of training experiences, including providing therapy to children and adults (as well as their families and caregivers) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and comorbid psychiatric disorders), implementing behavioral interventions in the outpatient clinic (with opportunities in the community and through school and/or group home consultation), treating behaviors (including noncompliance, aggression, self-injury, toileting, sleep, and eating difficulties, communication deficits, social skills deficits, independent living skills deficits, academic skills deficits, medical/dental fears and phobias, comorbid anxiety, depression, and management of other psychiatric disorders), and conducting functional behavior assessments to guide treatment planning.  Trainees also have opportunities to participate in community outreach programs and conferences, clinic-based research, professional in developmental disabilities, early intervention, and career development.   Additional training experiences are available at WIHD and can be integrated into candidates’ program based on interest.   BCBA certification supervision hours available.

Psychology Interns and Fellows also take part in a 9-month, federally-funded Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) featuring: developmental disabilities training from a multi-disciplinary perspective (with content in clinical issues, family-centered care, cultural competence, public health, policy and advocacy, and evidence-based practice), participation in team projects & research groups, attendance at local/national conferences, and opportunities to develop presentation & legislative advocacy skills.

For further information see: www.wihd.org à Training à Graduate Student Training Opportunities àPsychology Training.  For questions, contact Trupti Rao, Psy.D., Director of Psychology Training attrao@wihd.org. 

Internship in Child Welfare/Pediatric Disabilities/Early Childhood, Westchester Institute, Valhalla, NY

Child Welfare/Pediatric Disabilities/Early Childhood
Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, NY

The Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) is currently seeking applicants for its internship and fellowship in Child Welfare/Pediatric Disabilities/Early Childhood for the 2019-2020 year.  Located 30 minutes north of New York City, WIHD offers full time internships for students in Professional Psychology doctoral programs, as well as full-time APPIC-member fellowships for graduates of psychology doctoral programs. 

Psychology training opportunities at WIHD offer a broad variety of training experiences, including providing site-based and home-based assessment with children and parents involved in the child welfare system, as well as play based and trauma-focused intervention with children in foster care.  Opportunities may also include providing parent training to court-involved families.  Training activities involve collaboration with the Westchester County Department of Social Services, as well as assessment/training in early childhood disabilities/autism spectrum disorder.  Additional training experiences are available at WIHD and can be integrated into candidates’ program based on interest.  

Full-Time Psychology Interns and Fellows also take part in a 9-month, federally-funded Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) featuring: developmental disabilities training from a multi-disciplinary perspective (with content in clinical issues, family-centered care, cultural competence, public health, policy and advocacy, and evidence-based practice), participation in team projects & research groups, attendance at local/national conferences, and opportunities to develop presentation & legislative advocacy skills.

For further information see: www.wihd.org à Training à Graduate Student Training Opportunities àPsychology Training.  For questions, contact Trupti Rao, Psy.D., Director of Psychology Training attrao@wihd.org. 

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Yale Child Study Center

The Hilibrand Postdoctoral Autism Fellowship in Adolescence and Adulthood

The Yale Autism Program is accepting applications for the Hilibrand Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship facilitates the development of field-leading scientists motivated to conduct research in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adolescents and adults. The program accepts one scholar a year for a two-year fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center. We seek candidates from diverse scientific backgrounds interested in pursuing research activities focused on adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum. A doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or MD) is required. The selected fellow will be directly mentored by Dr. James McPartland and senior faculty at the Yale Child Study Center and will be involved in a highly active community of clinicians and researchers devoted to understanding adolescents and adults with ASD and their families. The fellow will gain exposure to research, teaching, and clinical activities within the Yale Developmental Disabilities Clinic (https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/mcpartland/clinical/), the Yale Autism Program (autism.fm), the McPartland Lab (mcp-lab.org), and the Yale Child Study Center (childstudycenter.yale.edu). By providing mentorship, resources, and a fertile scientific environment, the Hilibrand Fellowship enables trainees to initiate innovative research programs that they can carry forward in their transitions to independent investigators and in founding their own labs.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis.

A complete application consists of:

•          A single PDF including:

•         Curriculum vitae, including a list of all publications.

•         Summary of research experience and relevance to the fellowship. Note that prior experience in adolescents and adults with ASD is not necessary; a goal of the fellowship is to train individuals with strong research skills to conduct research with this cohort.

•         Proposed fellowship project describing mentorship and training activities.

•          Three letters of recommendation speaking directly to the candidate’s potential sent directly from referees.

Please address inquiries about science or training to Dr. James McPartland (james.mcpartland@yale.edu). 

Please address logistical questions and send applications to Monique Ledbetter (monique.staggers@yale.edu). Letter writers should send letters to Monique directly.

Clinical Instructor / Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University

PSYCHOLOGIST
CLINICIAN EDUCATOR FACULTY LINE
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
STANFORD UNIVERSITY

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty member in the Clinician Educator Line, at the rank of Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor, to conduct clinical care and teaching in the Division of General Psychiatry and Psychology. The position will be based at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The chosen candidate will serve as an attending psychologist and provide clinical care in the Adult Neurodevelopment Clinic affiliated with the Stanford Neurodiversity Project. Responsibilities include conducting outpatient evaluations and treatment (individual, family, and group psychotherapy) as well as providing supervision and didactics to psychology graduate students, postdocs, and psychiatry residents and fellows. Clinical research opportunities are also available.

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Assistant Professor, San Jose State University

We are recruiting for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in the Psychology of Diversity to join our Psychology Department at San José State University. The area of specialization is open, with preference for applicants with expertise in social, clinical, and/or developmental psychology. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by November 30, 2018. The full position description can be found here: http://www.sjsu.edu/up/docs/fac-tenure-opps/fac-tenure-opps-fall-2018/Psychology%20of%20Diversity%20Position%20Announcement.pdf

A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls approximately 30,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Indiana University School of Medicine

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Intensive Pediatric Behavioral Health Services

The Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine is currently seeking applications from highly motivated, team-oriented candidates for a 2 year clinical and research postdoctoral fellowship in Intensive Pediatric Behavioral Health Services. The position will be primarily located within the Simon Skjodt Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit: a multi-disciplinary acute med-psych program serving children and adolescents ages 8- to 17-years old with chronic, worsening, or acute behavioral and psychiatric symptoms. Patients served have a variety of diagnoses including anxiety disorders, depression and severe mood disorders, autism spectrum disorder, eating disorders, intellectual disability, psychosis, catatonia, comorbid substance abuse, and complex medical issues.

Candidates should have an interest in developing clinical expertise in providing acute psychological care to children and adolescents with acute and behavioral health needs, and developing and implementing applied research projects aimed at improving reach and effectiveness of pediatric behavioral health services. This fellowship position will be equally split between training in clinical services and research implementation across the two fellowship years. Fellows can expect between 10-20 hours of client contact per week including group therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy; and diagnostic assessments (intakes, clinical interview, standardized psychological assessments; functional behavior assessments/functional analyses). If interested, opportunities exist for the fellow to receive intensive training on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2nd Edition (ADOS-2) and to accrue supervision hours to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credentialing exam provided they have completed the necessary coursework. The fellow will acquire a temporary license and activity toward permanent licensure. 

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Clinical Psychology, or a closely-related field of Psychology, or a doctoral candidate in good standing in an APA-approved graduate school training program in Psychology. Completion of an APA-accredited predoctoral internship in Clinical Psychology by the start date. Experience providing evidenced-based therapy with children and adolescents with psychiatric and behavioral health needs. Previous experience conducting behavioral health services research, as demonstrated by published peer-reviewed manuscripts and presentations at scientific meetings.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae; three letters of reference, including one from a current clinical supervisor; a copy of their graduate transcripts; and a cover letter.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information, contact Jill Fodstad, PhD HSPP BCBA-D (program director; email: jfodstad@iupui.edu). Applications can be submitted directly to Dr. Fodstad or through the IUSM Career page using this link:http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/6963

Licensed Psychologist, Loma Linda University

The Child and Family Lab at Loma Linda University is searching for a licensed psychologist who has experience working with young children and families. Specifically, we are looking for a psychologist to provide supervision for about 10 hours per week for doctoral students working on a research grant testing family-based interventions for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Position would start mid-December and go through the end of June. Most hours are flexible, but applicant should be available from 5:30-8:30pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings when the intervention groups occur. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should email their CV to Dr. Cameron Neece, Ph.D. at cneece@llu.edu    

Postdoctoral Fellowships, Weill Cornell Medical College

Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow Positions, Center for Autism and the Developing Brain, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College

Weill Cornell Medical College’s Department of Psychiatry is seeking two full-time Psychology postdoctoral fellows to join the clinical team for 2 years at the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB) at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester Division in White Plains, New York. The overall emphasis of the fellowship is to train clinical psychologists to provide innovative assessments and efficacious therapeutic interventions to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. In consultation with a member of the CADB faculty, the fellow will develop a plan to address their specific training goals.

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Research Postdoctoral fellowship at the ASD & Developmental Science Lab (PI: Kim), Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB)
at Weill Cornell Medicine

We are seeking a 2-year research postdoctoral fellow beginning July, 2019 under the supervision of Dr. So Hyun “Sophy” Kim, to work on a NIMH funded project (1R01MH114925-01) examining the mechanisms of treatment for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) at the ASD & Developmental Science Lab (PI: Kim). The lab is housed at the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB) at Weill Cornell Medicine. The project aims to combine evidence for treatment effects of early intervention and mediation of changes in parent behaviors on changes in child behaviors across various evidence-based RCTs. The responsibilities of the fellow will include data collection and analyses process, preparations for manuscripts and grant applications, and training research assistants. The fellow will also be involved in other ongoing projects examining neural mechanisms of executive function and school readiness in children with ASD as well as testing the effectiveness of technology assisted parent coaching interventions.

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Postdoctoral Fellowships, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Intervention Research Fellowship Focused on Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) announces the availability of TWO 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship positions focused on Intervention Research with Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. CCHMC is one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country with a reputation for excellence and innovation in research, clinical care, teaching, and training. CCHMC was recently ranked second of pediatric hospitals by the US News & World Report, ranks third among pediatric medical centers in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, and hosts one of the nation's largest fellowship training programs in pediatric/child psychology.

These federally-funded research postdoctoral fellowships will provide advanced training in working with high functioning adolescents (middle school and high school students) with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). One fellow will primarily work on a study that involves developing, adapting, and testing an intervention to be implemented in the school setting targeting academic executive functions (e.g., organization, planning, and study skills). One fellow will primarily work on a study that involves testing an intervention targeting daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, cooking, and laundry) as compared to a social skills intervention. We envision that fellows will have a role on both studies. Fellows will be exposed to qualitative (i.e., focus group administration and coding) and quantitative (i.e., open trial and/or randomized clinical trial with intervention) methods. Fellows will also become research reliable on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule or ADOS-2 with a certified ADOS-2 trainer. Other opportunities include (1) assisting with intervention development and adaptation; (2) training and consultation with school personnel who deliver the executive function intervention; (3) supervision of graduate trainees who assist in facilitating the daily living skills and social skills intervention in the clinic setting; and (4) training school personnel on the Behavior Management Principles course offered through The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism (TKOC). Fellows’ access to multiple datasets will contribute to publication and presentation opportunities, and fellows will have protected time for their own research interests, including grant writing. There may also be the opportunity to provide school and parent consultation and community outreach activities. For questions regarding these positions, contact Amie Duncan, Ph.D. (amie.duncan@cchmc.org) or Leanne Tamm, Ph.D. (leanne.tamm@cchmc.org).

Please visit our website for fellowship information, including application instructions: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/education/clinical/fellowship/beh-med/contact/. For general assistance, applicants may contact the Psychology Fellowship Coordinator (Samantha Losekamp, samantha.losekamp@cchmc.org) or Co-Directors of Psychology Fellowship Training, Meg H. Zeller, Ph.D. (meg.zeller@cchmc.org) and Stephen P. Becker, Ph.D. (stephen.becker@cchmc.org). The application deadline is Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019.

Autism Psychologists, Nemours/duPont Hospital

Nemours/A. I. duPont Hospital for Children

Open Positions – Swank Autism Center

We are excited to announce the ongoing growth within the Swank Autism Center at the Nemours/A. I. duPont Hospital for Children.   The Swank Autism Center provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for children up to age 18 years.  Clinical services are interdisciplinary and collaborative with joint medical and psychology leadership.   

Autism Psychologists.   We are seeking applicants for 2 additional psychologists.

·         One position will focus on supporting the growth of our evidence-based outpatient treatment programs.  This position will largely focus on working with children and adolescents with ASD in our outpatient treatment programs, which include parent-mediated behavioral interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and social skills interventions. Opportunities for supervising master level clinicians exist.  Development of telehealth services will be encouraged.

 The other position will be 80% clinical and 20% research.  This person should have a well-established track record of publications and funding for autism related clinical research.  Area of research focus is open for discussion.

Qualifications for all positions include a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-approved clinical psychology program, a pre-doctoral Internship from an APA-approved site, and at least one year of postdoctoral experience in a medical setting.  Training and experience with ASD populations including work with multidisciplinary healthcare teams is required. 

Questions about the positions should be directed to Dr. Emily Bernabe, Clinical Director of Psychology, Swank Autism Center atEmily.bernabe@nemours.org. 

APPLICATION:  Please send a letter of interest and CV to WLMBH-DMRecruitment@Nemours.org and state the position name in the subject line.  Applications are being reviewed currently and will be accepted until the positions are filled. 

Postdoctoral Fellowship, MGH Lurie Center

Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Assessment and Treatment of ASD and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

The MGH Lurie Center seeks up to two full-time, one-year postdoctoral fellowship candidates in neuropsychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.  The fellowship is a joint position through the MGH Lurie Center for Autism and Aspire programs in Lexington, Massachusetts. Postdoctoral fellows hold clinical fellow appointments at the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children – Lurie Center and Harvard Medical School. The Lurie Center is a multidisciplinary program designed to evaluate and treat children, adolescents, and adults—providing expertise in neurology, developmental pediatrics, gastroenterology, psychiatry, psychology, psychopharmacology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech language pathology. MGH Aspire helps children, teens, and adults with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder or a related social profile make social connections and develop independence.  Interventions include intensive camp programs, social groups, internship programs and consultation and training.

Postdoctoral fellows will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to complete diagnostic and neuropsychological assessments, under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist. They will also have the opportunity to provide social skills programming, outpatient therapy, school consultation and consultation to patients and their families.  All postdoctoral fellows will participate in a variety of training and supervision experiences including: weekly supervision, seminars, rounds, and other didactic experiences available at the Lurie Center and MGH. Opportunities for research and school consultation are also available. Strong neuropsychological testing experience and prior training in the assessment of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (including the ADOS) are preferred.

Fellowship start date is scheduled for September 1, 2019 (may be negotiable).  Applicants must have a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology.  Application requires submission of a curriculum vitae, three recommendation letters, two sample assessment reports, and one therapeutic treatment plan. Please address correspondence to Dr. Lisa Nowinski at the Lurie Center 1 Maguire Road, Lexington, MA 02421.

To learn about our Postdoctoral Fellowship, please email us at LurieCenter@partners.org. We are now accepting applications for our 2019-2020 fellowship with interviews beginning in January 2019.

Postdoctoral Associate, Stony Brook University

Postdoctoral Associate

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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by attached resume):
PhD in Psychology or foreign equivalent, in hand by 1/1/19. Experience designing and conducting research. Demonstrated expertise in evaluation of programs, interventions, or other aspects of implementation. Ability to communicate research results to both expert and non-expert audiences. Experience conducting trainings and/or presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Clinical, Community, Applied Development, or Applied Social Psychology, or a closely-related field of Psychology, in hand by 1/1/19. High levels of proficiency in quantitative, or mixed-methods social science or educational research. Experience with basic GLM-based statistical modeling (e.g., regression, multivariate statistics). Experience with study design associated with intervention or program development and refinement, including, but not limited to, additive, component control, catalytic, or parametric designs. Experience with data acquisition and analysis associated with intervention design or development. Prior grant experience and/or data reporting processes. Experience working across research disciplines. Proficiency in data and project management. Willingness to travel to evaluate and/or conduct workshops nationally and internationally. Experience teaching and/or facilitating workshops at the undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate level. Participation in other diversity programs either as an undergraduate or graduate and demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity in academe. Ability to work as part of a team.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science and the Social Competence and Treatment Lab at Stony Brook University jointly seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to advance science communication research and refine scientists’ understanding and application of effective communication skills through training.

The Alda Method® is an immersive, team-taught, face-to-face approach to communication skills training that combines improvisational theater-based techniques with communication strategies. This unique approach to communication training is designed to foster clear and vivid communication that can be communicated to diverse audiences with integrity and accuracy. Participants learn to step out of their comfort zones to fully engage in the communication process as both a sender and receiver of messages. This multidisciplinary approach to communication training helps scientists tap into innate connections that come alive naturally when they recall a passion for their work.

The Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to research designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alda Method®. Such evaluation can involve both formative and summative assessment, as well as component evaluation based upon the interests and expertise of the incumbent. The successful candidate will support the Alda Center’s commitment to advance an evidence-based science communication curriculum.

This Postdoctoral Research Associate will be jointly appointed in Dr. Matthew Lerner’s Social Competence and Treatment Lab and the Alda Center. This role will permit the incumbent to integrate into both environments, capitalizing on the skills and resources available in each. Additionally, working in collaboration with Alda Center faculty and staff, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting new research, analyzing data, and testing curriculum elements in the Alda Center’s on-the-road-workshops, presenting work at conferences, preparing publications, and collaborating on grant proposals. The incumbent will receive support to become Alda Certified Instructor and implement Alda Method® trainings in the U.S. and abroad. This unique training experience will enable the postdoc to conduct translational science communication research. The candidate may also teach up to three credits per semester depending on need and interest and may also help to train new Alda Certified Instructors. Conduct research on effective communication, including science communication, including conducting literature reviews, establishing and implementing study procedures, collecting and analyzing data.

Multiple Postdoctoral Fellow Positions, Nemours/duPont Hospital

2019-2020 Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions

The Division of Behavioral Health at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children offers 12 postdoctoral fellowships beginning August 2019. Positions are open to graduates from American Psychology Association-approved doctoral programs who have already completed their internship training and all degree requirements. Fellowships are 1 year in duration, unless otherwise noted.  The fellowships offer clinical training under six categories:  Pediatric Psychology, Integrated Behavioral Health, Child Clinical, Neuropsychology, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) and Research (Center for Health Care Delivery Science).  Specific postdoctoral fellowships are outlined below.

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Assistant/Associate Professor of School Psychology, University of Florida

The University of Florida is currently accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of School Psychology. Applicants should be highly promising scholars with strong methodological skills; a record of, or strong potential for, procuring external funding; and the ability and drive to collaboration with others in studying complex educational problems.

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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Loma Linda University

Post-Doctoral Clinical and Research Fellow

 General Summary: 

The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will join the Loma Linda University research team and collaborate ontwo different NIH-funded randomized clinical trials examining the efficacy of mindfulness and behavioral parenting interventions for families of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. This position has a competitive salary and full-time benefits.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be responsible several administrative aspects of the project (e.g. collaborating with service providers and other recruitment sources, overseeing project coordinators), and also have several clinical responsibilities (e.g. administering developmental and psychological assessments, providing supervision to graduate students, delivering mindfulness and behavioral parenting training groups to parents). The Fellow will receive comprehensive training and supervision in several gold-standard assessment tools (e.g. ADOS-2) and interventions (e.g. Incredible Years, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction). Finally, the Fellow will be actively involved in research publications and grant writing. This is a two-year, grant-funded position with the possibility of renewal for an additional one-two years. 

The Fellow’s research and clinical activities will be primarily supervised by Dr. Cameron Neece, Associate Professor at Loma Linda University. However, the Fellow will also work with the research teams at other collaborative sites, specifically with Dr. Rachel Fenning and her team at Cal State University Fullerton and Dr. Laura Lee McIntyre and her team at University of Oregon.

Qualifications: 

PhD in Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology who has completed an APA-accredited Psychology internship.

Additional Information:

Loma Linda University is a health sciences university and its Medical Center, one of the main health-care institutions in Southern California, is the flagship of a system of hundreds of health care institutions around the world.  The university is centered on a biopsychosocial-spiritual model of wholeness.  The Department of Psychology is housed within the School of Behavioral Health and includes APA accredited Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs in clinical psychology.  The Department of Pediatrics is housed within the School of Medicine which includes PhD, MD and residency training programs.  Loma Linda is conveniently situated in the foothills of the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountain ranges and is in driving range of San Diego/Orange County beaches, Palm Springs, downtown Los Angeles, Big Bear/Arrowhead, and Las Vegas.

Loma Linda University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Women and individuals from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.  Loma Linda University and Medical Center is a religiously sponsored institution and employer.  Applicants must be supportive of the LLU mission statement. http://www.llu.edu/central/mission.page

Application Instructions:

Applicants should send a letter of interest, vitae, and names/contact information for at least three references to Dr. Cameron Neece at cneece@llu.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  We hope to have the position filled by November 15, 2018.

Assistant Professor of Psychology, Virginia Tech

Clinical Science area in the Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech

Two Openings for Assistant Professor

 The Clinical Science area in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech invites applications for two Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty positions in our nationally awarded (2017 ABCT Outstanding Training Program) and dually accredited (APA and PCSAS) program, to begin August 2019. Virginia Tech’s Clinical Science area emphasizes the integration of science and practice in research and training for health improvement and preventive intervention across the lifespan. In order to complement our existing strengths, we are especially interested in candidates with diverse emphases in minority or rural mental health and health disparities, translational psychological science, intervention efficacy and effectiveness, transdiagnostic mechanisms, neuroscientific approaches, dissemination and implementation in community settings, policy development, and/or innovative service delivery.  Content area is open, but we prioritize research that aims to reduce health and mental disparities, promote equity, and address the needs of underserved populations. Our faculty have multiple interests including risk/resiliency and adaptation across contexts, decision making, developmental psychopathology, stress and coping, emotion regulation, and neuroscience perspectives cutting across conditions such as autism, anxiety, PTSD, depression, obesity, and drug use. We seek clinical scientists with a successful track record in research, obtaining (or potential for obtaining) extramural funding, and teaching effectiveness. Candidates will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, mentor undergraduate and doctoral students, and engage in department, college, and university-level service activities.

Research in the Clinical Science area aligns with several of the university’s Destination/Strategic Growth Areas (https://www.provost.vt.edu/destination_areas.html), most notably Adaptive Brain and Behavior across the lifespan, Data and Decisions, Global Systems Science, Policy, and Equity and Social Disparity in the Human Condition. Consistent with Virginia Tech’s land grant mission, the Clinical Science area is dedicated to public health and service, which allows successful candidates to have potential collaborations across the university, including the Virginia Tech School of Medicine, the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, School of Neuroscience, School of Public and International Affairs, Master of Public Health Program, Center for Transformative Health Behavior, and the Center for Autism Research. For more information about the Department, College, and University, see http://www.psyc.vt.edu/, http://www.cos.vt.edu/, http://www.vt.edu/index.html and http://www.provost.vt.edu/. 

Candidates must hold a doctorate in Psychology or allied discipline, with preference for candidates with doctoral training in clinical psychology.  Applications must be submitted online at http://listings.jobs.vt.edu (#TR0180131) and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, a statement of any previous activities aimed at expanding the diversity and/or mentoring of minorities, women, or members of other underrepresented groups as well as how the applicant will further Virginia Tech’s commitment to build a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment (http://www.diversity.vt.edu), relevant publications, and three letters of reference. Inquiries about the position can be sent to Dr. Angela Scarpa, Chair of the Clinical Science Search Committee, ascarpa@vt.edu; please include CS search in the subject line. Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply before October 15, 2018.

Open Position in Psychology, Troy University, Alabama

Troy University has an open position (Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor) in the Psychology Department (https://trojan.troy.edu/education/psychology/index.html) on the Troy, Alabama, campus.

More details and application instructions can be found here: https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/21649

Program Director (Autism Spectrum Disorders & Behavioral Health), Western Psychiatric Institute

Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic is currently seeking a full-time clinical Program Director to provide clinical expertise and development within this clinical area. This position will have oversight of staff working in the area, including an Assistant Program Director, 3 mental health safety specialists, and a health counselor.

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