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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS AND CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR ANXIETY AND RELATED DISORDERS:

The Anxiety Disorders Center/Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ADC/CCBT; Director: David Tolin, Ph.D.) at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital is planning to expand operations in Summer 2019 to a satellite clinic in central Connecticut. The ADC/CCBT is a combined clinical and research unit specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety- and mood-related problems, and applied research on the nature and treatment of anxiety and related disorders.  

We anticipate hiring 4 full-time clinical staff members and would like to hire a mix of clinical psychologists and social workers.   Applicants with experience treating children and adolescents are especially encouraged to apply, though we are interested in applicants with an adult focus as well. 

Other duties, depending on background and interest, may include supervision of graduate clinicians, working as a therapist or assessor in clinical trials, assisting with study coordination, and participating in a scholarly activity such as writing articles and chapters, conducting workshops and trainings, etc. 

Qualifications include a Connecticut license or license-eligible, and training and experience with CBT. 

Founded in 1822, The Institute of Living was one of the first mental health centers in the United States. Located on 35 acres landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted, The Institute of Living lies near the center of Hartford, CT, and grants easy access to New York City and Boston.  Becoming a Division of Hartford Hospital in 1994, it remains one of America's leading not-for-profit centers for comprehensive patient care, research, and education in the fields of behavioral, psychiatric, and addiction disorders.  It has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s top psychiatric facilities.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send (or e-mail) cover letter, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to: 

David F. Tolin, Ph.D., ABPP
Director, Anxiety Disorders Center/Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The Institute of Living
200 Retreat Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106

For questions, call (860) 545-7685 or e-mail to David Tolin.

The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD), in partnership with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Deputy Director of the NCPTSD Dissemination & Training Division at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

The NCPTSD consortium is the world’s leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress. The NCPTSD Dissemination and Training Division is based at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and works with VA facilities nationwide. Focal areas of this Division include improving the quality of PTSD care through implementation science and expanding the reach of PTSD care through mobile apps and other digital technologies.

The chosen candidate will be an emerging thought leader and a capable administrator with an established program of research in posttraumatic stress or related disorders, implementation science, and/or digital mental health. Possible candidates could include, but are not limited to, psychologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists, and neuropsychologists. Clinical psychologist applicants must have a doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent degree, have completed an APA-accredited internship, and possess or be fully eligible for licensure as a psychologist in California. Physician applicants must have a medical degree or equivalent degree, completed training in General Psychiatry, be board-certified in General Psychiatry, and possess or be fully eligible for a California medical license. Physicians interested in working with children must hold board certification in child psychiatry.

The Deputy Director works with the Director to prioritize and oversee Dissemination & Training Division research and education activities, mentor junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows, and represent the Division with professional organizations, VA national leadership, and other stakeholders. The Deputy Director, together with the Director, directly or indirectly supervises 45 staff. The Deputy Director maintains an active program of scholarly research through obtaining grants and publishing peer-reviewed publications on implementation science, digital mental health, or other PTSD-related topics.

Candidates may be considered with appointment as an Assistant, Associate, or full Professor in either the Medical Central Line or Non-Tenure Line (Research) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, or appointment to the appropriate rank within the Clinician Educator (Affiliated) faculty, commensurate with experience and scholarly record.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the Medical Center Line are excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

The major criterion for appointment for faculty in the Non-tenure Line (Research) is evidence of high-level performance as a researcher for whose special knowledge a programmatic need exists.

The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educator is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

This position is only open to U.S. citizens and nationals. Stanford and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

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(position number OCA-CBSW-11137893-21-TT) 

Interested candidates can send a copy of their curriculum vitae, a brief letter outlining their experiences and interests and the names of three references via e-mail to: 
Search Chair: Craig Rosen, Ph.D., c/o Ella Koosis 
National Center for PTSD Dissemination & Training Division 
VA Palo Alto Health Care System 
795 Willow Road (334-PTSD) 
Menlo Park, CA 94025 
Email: [email protected] 
Alternate contact: Diana Kim | [email protected] | (650) 498-0566
 

The North Suburban Center for Anxiety is seeking a therapist to join our growing practice. Established in 2017, the North Suburban Center for Anxiety specializes in using cognitive behavior therapy to treat individuals of all ages with anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive and related disorders, and depression. 

The North Suburban Center for Anxiety is committed to providing research-supported and results-oriented treatment. We believe that how individuals think and behave directly affect how they feel. Therefore, we use a compassionate, collaborative, and direct approach to empower clients with the necessary skills to modify their irrational thoughts, confront their maladaptive fears, and decrease their overall anxiety. By the end of treatment, our goal is that clients have learned the essential tools to master their anxiety or OCD and are living a more fulfilling life.

Requirements:

• Doctoral and masters level clinicians licensed in Illinois
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive and related disorders, and depression
• Solid training and experience in providing evidence-based treatments for anxiety and related disorders, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, Habit Reversal, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Commitment to ongoing learning and evidence-based practice
• Desire to work at least one evening or one weekend day per week
• Desire and eventual ability to build caseload up to 15-20 clients/week
• Willingness to network and build referral sources
• Ability to collaborate with providers
Benefits of Working at the Practice:
• Flexible schedule 
• Collaborative and fun work environment
• Consultation and supervision 
• Steady flow of referrals
• Competitive pay
• Centrally located in the North Shore and easily accessible off the highway

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your resume to [email protected].

Project Manager 

NIH Funded Clinical Trial at Kent State University and University Hospitals of Cleveland

We are hiring a full-time research manager (with benefits) for a NIH-funded research project at Kent State University and University Hospitals of Cleveland.

The Serenity Study is an investigation of stress management for high blood pressure. We have an immediate opening. The position will last for at least one year and may be renewed. The position will require car travel between Kent and Cleveland. The ideal candidate is someone with a BA/BS in psychology or a related field or higher. Previous experience with managing large scale research studies (i.e., clinical trials) is preferred. Skills in SPSS and manuscript preparation are viewed favorably as opportunities to use them may arise towards the end of the grant. The research manager will be responsible for day-to-day operational procedures in running the clinical trial, across four major domains: (1) leadership, (2) science, (3) finance, and (4) compliance. For the leadership domain, the manager will oversee the implementation of the research design and provide guidance to Kent study staff. For the science, the manager will be responsible for leading recruitment, enrollment, and monitoring of human subjects. This includes processes involved with data collection, data management, and quality assurance, such as compiling reports, coordinating meetings, and completing requests for the Data Safety and Monitoring board. For finance, they will assist in purchasing, monitoring monthly reports of grant-related financial transactions, reconciling grant charges against original purchase orders and receipts, monitoring spending relative to the original budget, and working with the site Principal Investigator and the departmental grant manager to re-budget funds, if necessary, to accomplish the original aims. For compliance, the manager will be responsible for communicating with all study personnel across multiple study sites to ensure research compliance training is up to date, the regulatory binder is current, and all mandatory reporting to the National Institute of Health and any other agencies is performed by required deadlines.

If interested, send a cover letter and your CV/resume to Megan Strowger, research coordinator, at [email protected] and for any questions call (330) 672-2201.