CARES is a nonprofit organization, that serves children and adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, ADHD, and PTSD. Clinicians work in a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, BCBA, and psychiatrists. CARES also has an active APA psychology internship program and APPIC-membership fellowship program.

Salary Range: $54-$65k Location: Lower East Side, NY, NY

Accepted candidates are offered a stipend of $54K in the first year and a $60K stipend in the second year. An additional increase of $5,000 is given upon passing the licensure exam.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, ADHD, PTSD, and ASD.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments
• This is a two-year fellowship - The first year is focused on learning skills that can be applied to cases and assessments. The second year is honing those skills while developing greater independence as a clinician and supervising others
• Progressive development in supervisory skills is available to suitable candidates.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program.
• A minimum of 1,600 intervention hours
• A minimum of 10 comprehensive assessments;
• Dissertation defended
• Experience working with children, adults, and families
• Developmental Disabilities background – Preferred
• Experience with a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual client population – Preferred
• Bilingual in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish – Preferred
• Experience or interest in working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent English, maintain effective communication internally and with clients
• Computer proficient (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) familiar with EMR, EHR
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.