New Alternatives for Children (NAC) is currently seeking to hire two postdoctoral psychologists for the 2023-24 academic year. This position is designed for a license-eligible psychologist to gain supervised practice in a multifaceted child welfare setting, providing clinical services to individuals across the lifespan.
The postdoctoral psychologist is incorporated into the psychology department of NAC’s Mental Health department, located at 37 W.26th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010. (We will soon be moving to a new office in Midtown Manhattan, 53rd Street at 7th Ave.) There are opportunities to work in the satellite clinic in the Bronx, 1775 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY 10453, if desired. The psychology team is currently staffed by 4 licensed psychologists.
Currently staff within the mental health clinic are working within a hybrid model due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a combination of in person and remote work. The postdoc would be expected to work in person from the NAC Manhattan office at least three days per week, and possibly more depending on the status of the COVID positivity rate.
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Description of Responsibilities:
The position is structured to provide the incoming postdoctoral psychologist with a balance of clinical service provision, consultation to other professionals within the agency, supervision and training. Clinical experiences may be tailored to the expertise and interest of the postdoctoral psychologist. The postdoctoral psychologist:
Eligibility
This is a one year position, from September 2023 through August 2024. The postdoctoral psychologist will be provided with benefits, vacation days, sick days, and personal days. The salary is $50,000 per annum with competitive fringe benefits. The postdoctoral psychologist responsibilities and supervision will fulfill criteria for the postdoctoral year of experience necessary for NYS Psychology licensure.
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How to Apply
Please send materials electronically to Ashley Golub, Psy.D. Director of Psychological Services, at agolub@nackidscan.org.
Materials are accepted as of January 2023 and will be accepted on a rolling basis.
For information on New Alternatives for Children, Inc., visit our website at www.nackidscan.org
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