Associate Psychologist, Autism Center

Position Details:

As part of the Autism Research team, you will report to the Director, Autism Center and the Senior Research Scientist, Autism Center. You will receive a two-year clinical psychology fellowship, you will receive advanced training in autism assessment and treatment, as well as assessment and treatment of related neurodevelopmental disorders, focusing on evidence-based interventions. In the first year, you will split your time equally (50/50) between clinical work and research, while in the second year, the focus shifts to a 60/40 split in favor of clinical practice. Throughout the fellowship, you will have opportunities for licensure, contribute to research, and gain supervisory experience in the treatment of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. 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:

Attain and maintain research reliability on gold standard autism diagnostic instruments, including the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2).
Conduct diagnostic assessments of co-occurring psychopathology in individuals with autism using standardized, semi-structured tools (e.g., KSADS) and qualitative clinical interviewing techniques.
Administer and interpret standardized measures of cognitive, language, academic, and adaptive functioning (e.g., MSEL, Bayley-4, DAS-2, PPVT-5, WIAT-4, Vineland-3) across a broad age range, including recently developed tools such as the BOSA.
Perform initial autism diagnostic evaluations and re-evaluations, with an emphasis on tailoring recommendations to inform treatment and educational programming.
Write comprehensive clinical reports and deliver collaborative feedback to families.
Deliver manualized interventions used in autism clinical and research programs, including but not limited to Children's Friendship Training (CFT), PEERS, Rubi Parent Training, and Unstuck and On Target.
Apply evidence-based behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches to address common co-occurring conditions in autism.
Participate in supervision, educational didactics, case conferences, team meetings, and lecture series.
Perform additional job-related duties as needed

You Have:

PhD or PsyD degree from a graduate program in clinical, school, or counseling psychology or a related field.
The doctoral degree above must be conferred approximately six weeks prior to beginning the position.
Temporary permit to practice psychology in NY State.
Training in evidence-based interventions.