We are currently accepting applications for postdoctoral fellows for 2025-2026, Any applications received after December 13th will be reviewed on January 2nd, 2025. We will no longer be accepting applications for 2025-2026 as of March 31st, 2025.
Job Title: Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow - General Track
Classification: Employee, Full-Time, Hybrid (up to 20% remote, Saturdays in-person), Salary, Exempt
Term/Hours: 12 months, 40 hours per week
Location: MPG Office & Remote (WFH)
Salary: $65,000 per annum
Pay Frequency: Biweekly
Reports To: Lead Psychologist
Job Summary
A Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow pursuing a general track will receive comprehensive training on a variety of evidence based psychotherapy and testing practices from our team of mental health and testing professionals over the course of a 12 month fellowship. Our clinicians specialize in evidence-based treatments, such as CBT, PCIT, PCIT-SM, PMT and ERP to assess and treat children, adolescents and families struggling with anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, disruptive behavior, ASD and ADHD.
We also offer subspecialties of Selective Mutism (SM), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Neuropsychology, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with possibilities of certification, click here to learn more! Fellows would receive the necessary individual and group supervision (minimum of 2 hours per week) for NYS licensure requirements. We are an excellent training site that prioritizes direct care learning opportunities, 1:1 supervision and growth.
What we offer:
- Certificate of Completion following the successful conclusion of Clinical Psychology fellowship
- Diverse caseload based on patient populations, interventions, and diagnoses
- Supportive and comprehensive individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists with specialties in CBT, PCIT, SM, and ABA
- Two welcoming offices (Upper West Side & Long Island City) for assignment
- Varying settings for service delivery including clinic based, in-home, telehealth, and school-based services within the 5 boroughs
- Opportunities for professional development and growth, including community workshops, didactics, case presentations, and special projects
- "Growth Mindset” company culture focused on mission, vision, and core values
- Training in supervision practices with opportunities to provide case-specific supervision to trainees
- Full administrative support from leadership, supervisors, peers, and administrators with referrals, scheduling, billing, and other related tasks
- Competitive compensation package (see below)
Position Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $65,000 per annum, distributed in bi-weekly payrolls
- Health & Welfare Benefits: as per plan documents
- Retirement Eligibility: participation in 401(k) per plan documents
- Professional Reimbursements: to include annual professional affiliation, professional development, and/or malpractice insurance costs up to $500 per calendar year* (*Please note: In order to receive this reimbursement, you MUST be in good standing with all HR-related documentation.)
- PTO/Paid Sick Leave: as per plan documents
- Paid Holidays: 8 Paid Holidays
- Schedule: 12 months, 40 hours per work, hybrid (up to 20% remote and Saturdays in person)
- Four in-person days (Saturdays between 9am-2pm required with at least three in person days based on trainee availability preferences and practice needs)
- 20 hours of direct services:
- Postdoc Hybrid - approximately 15 counseling sessions/week and 2 testing cases/month
- Postdoc Testing only - approximately 4 testing cases/month
- Postdoc Mental Health only - approximately 30 sessions/week
- 20 hours of indirect services
- Including but not limited to individual and group supervision, department and team meetings, and other activities outlined by the supervisor.
Position Responsibilities:
- Use evidence-based methods to assess and/or treat children, adolescents, and adults utilizing evidence-based/CBT-oriented modalities
- Participate in special projects such as working alongside pediatric practices to provide virtual office hours (screening and psychoeducation) to support their patients and families
- Assist with clinical coordination by conducting clinical screening/consultation calls and assisting with recruitment and enrollment for group and individuals services
- Actively seek parent and/or patient feedback regarding programming, testing, and therapy goals
- Collaborate with supervisors, colleagues, collateral providers, and specialists from a “Growth Mindset”
- Display solid time management, writing, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Alignment with the company mission, vision, and core values
Required:
- Doctorate in clinical/school/applied psychology and NY permit eligibility
- Minimum of 3 years of experience using evidence-based CBT interventions (CBT, PMT, ERP, PCIT) to treat children and adolescents with anxiety, mood disorders, ODD and ADHD
Preferred
- PCIT experience and/or neuropsychological assessment experience
- Experience with ASD population
Physical Requirements:
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
- May require periods of sitting, standing and the ability to walk to various locations throughout the health system to attend meetings.
Interview Process
- Submit application along with two letters of recommendation (please email directly to careers@manhattanpsychologygroup.com)
- Phone screen with our Director of Recruiting
- Submit Work Sample (two of any of the following redacted documents: assessment report, intake summary, session note, and/or a discharge summary. Please note: These are not due and/or requested until moving to this step in the interview process.)
- Virtual Interview with one of our Senior or Lead Psychologists
- In-Person Interview with our Clinical Director of Mental Health and Testing Services
Position Disclaimer
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document provides an overview of the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. MPG reserves the right to modify job responsibilities or job descriptions at any time. Employment with MPG is at-will and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.
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