The ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center of CMI offers an extraordinary opportunity for a qualified clinician to receive structured postdoctoral training in a unique, innovative academic setting.  Training focuses on the accurate diagnosis and use of evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.  Clinical training and experiences include conducting semi-structured clinical assessments, individual and group clinical work, didactics, participating in comprehensive individual and group supervision, providing education in the community, supervision of externs (with oversight and training in providing supervision), and exposure to research.  Fellows will receive specialized training on a range of behavioral parent training approaches, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and school-based behavioral intervention and consultation methods. Fellows are further encouraged and guided to develop areas of interest and specialization.  

As a component of the training experience, the post-doctoral fellow will participate in a variety of learning experiences at the Child Mind Institute.  Specifically, fellows will attend multidisciplinary case conferences and clinical meetings with center staff and attend lectures through our Visiting Professor Series, consisting of renowned experts in mental health. Fellows will also be given the opportunity to give presentations at schools and local community organizations. Additionally, there will be opportunities to collaborate with website writers on specific topics for the Child Mind Institute website and with other services within the Child Mind Institute.    

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents, including experience with ADHD and behavior disorders, and will have training and prior experience in using cognitive behavioral interventions. The position will provide postdoctoral clinical hours and supervision needed for licensure.  

Primary Faculty 

The ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center staff includes leading clinical psychologists. Center staff regularly collaborate with pediatric neuropsychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychologists, and other staff from our multidisciplinary clinical team. 

·       Adam Zamora, PsyD, Neuropsychologist, Senior Director  

·       William Benson, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Training Coordinator, Supervisor 

·       Caroline Mendel, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor 

·       Stephanie Ruggiero, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor 

·       Leah Guterman, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor 

·       Matthew Ferrigno, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor 

·       Samantha Malick, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor 

·       Kristen Wolf, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Supervisor 

Qualifications 

·       PhD or PsyD degree from an APA-accredited program in clinical, counseling, school-clinical, or school psychology  

·       Full completion of doctoral degree by the beginning of the postdoctoral fellowship  

·       Successful completion of APA-accredited internship  

·       Flexibility in work hours to meet productivity goals and deadlines  

·       Team player and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships  

·       Demonstrated professional attitude and ability to interface with senior management, clinicians, and staff  

Application Details and Instructions 

To apply, please click the “Apply” button above. If you are viewing on a third-party website, please visit please visit https://childmind.org/about-us/careers/open-positions/ to access the online application. Applications submitted through third-party websites (e.g., Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.) will not be reviewed. Candidates will need to submit the following: 

·       Cover letter (attention: Adam Zamora, PsyD; William Benson, PsyD; and Kenneth Schuster, PsyD)  

·       Curriculum vitae  

·       Three letters of recommendation  

·       A treatment summary or case conceptualization (no more than 2-3 pages) representing your use of evidence-based interventions with a child or adolescent with ADHD or a behavior disorder.  

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. 

Special Considerations 

All new hires must be vaccinated and must stay up to date with vaccines against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment with CMI, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by CMI. 

The Child Mind Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.