Job Title: Clinical Psychologist
PVN ID: HC-1807-002611
Category: Research
Location: HUNTER COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

 

The Center for HIV/AIDS Educational Studies and Training (CHEST) of Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY) is hiring for a full-time Clinical Psychologist.

CHEST (www.chestnyc.org) is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary research center which blends academic and community-based work focused on sexual health, HIV/AIDS, LGBT issues, and substance use. CHEST is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including racial/ethnic and sexual/gender minorities.

Responsibilities: The Clinical Psychologist will work closely with CHEST’s clinical director and serve in both administrative and clinical capacities. Administratively, the Clinical Psychologist will assist with supervision and coordination of CHEST’s full-time clinical staff. The Clinical Psychologist will also assist CHEST’s clinical director, Dr. Tyrel Starks, in creating and implementing policies which ensure the protection of human participants in research. Clinically, the Clinical Psychologist will deliver Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral interventions in the context of randomized controlled trials conducted at CHEST. Intervention responsibilities may include work with individuals as well as couples. The Clinical Psychologist will also provide clinical supervision (both individual and group) to Masters-level clinicians and post-doctoral trainees (3-8 total supervisees across 2-4 research studies). Responsibilities may also include providing training and feedback to clinicians at community-based organizations and clinics (2-6 clinics across 1-2 research studies). The Clinical Psychologist is not required to develop an independent program of research; however, opportunities for involvement in the publication and dissemination of findings from studies conducted at CHEST are available.   

Other Duties

 

Qualification: A doctoral-level degree in clinical or counseling psychology (PhD/PsyD) from an APA accredited program. Preferred candidates will be licensed in NY-state, though candidates who demonstrate the potential for licensure within the first 3 months of employment will be considered. Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is essential. The ability to provide clinical supervision from a cognitive behavioral theoretical orientation is required. Previous work providing counseling or support services to the LGBT population is highly desired as is experience with substance use treatment and experience with issues related to sexuality and sexual health. Candidates interested in either regular part-time or full-time employment will be considered. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.); work independently while managing multiple tasks. Bilingual applicants (Spanish and English) strongly encouraged apply.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resumeOnly those applicants who are selected for interviews will be directly contacted.

Qualifications

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Status
Full Time
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Closing Date
Aug 31, 2018 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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