Clinical Psychologist (Adolescent and Adult DBT Program)- Instructor / Assistant Professor at the CUMC

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking psychologists assigned to work in the Psychiatry FPO at CUIMC. These are full-time, clinical positions that will involve seeing patients our comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs and our intensive outpatient DBT programs, in addition to carrying general cases within the Psychiatry FPO.

Background :

Our Adolescent and Adult DBT programs each involve multiple levels of outpatient care treating a community of patients and families within a multidisciplinary team of highly motivated and intensively trained clinicians. Within Adolescent DBT, we offer a Linehan Board of Certification Certified Comprehensive DBT Program as well as the Intensive Adolescent & Family DBT Program (IAF-DBT), an outpatient afterschool DBT intensive program for teens and their parents / guardians who present with significant emotion dysregulation and high-risk behaviors. Similarly, our Adult DBT Programs include a Linehan Board of Certification Certified Comprehensive DBT Program as well as the Accelerated DBT program (ADBT), an intensive outpatient evening DBT program for adults who present with significant emotion dysregulation and high-risk behaviors.

The CUIMC Psychiatry FPO sees a mix of managed care and private pay patients, and has a particular focus on serving the Columbia medical center community, among others. We prioritize evidence-based interventions and have an array of specialized programs to best serve our patients. All positions currently allow for hybrid work, with on-site time spent in our Columbus Circle offices in midtown Manhattan. Our faculty serve as part of multi-disciplinary teams with ample opportunities to learn from and consult with colleagues. There are also professional development funds available to faculty to support DBT certification, licensure renewals, as well as obtaining additional training, conference attendance, professional organization members, among other opportunities.

See our website for more information about our department : https : / / www.columbiadoctors.org / specialties / psychiatry

Responsibilities :

Primary responsibilities involve conducting DBT skills groups, diagnostic / intake evaluation, individual, parent and family treatment planning and progress monitoring with patients while utilizing DBT, as well as other empirically supported treatments.

• Provider(s) will conduct intake evaluations / diagnostic assessments of patients with psychiatric disorders and psychological distress.
• Provider(s) will provide group and individual psychotherapy.
• Provider(s) will work closely with a clinical team, including other psychologists / social workers, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse-practitioners.
• Provider(s) will have opportunities to attend case conferences, peer supervision and Grand Rounds at CUMC. Opportunities may exist for clinical supervision and teaching.
• PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology
• New York State license required
• Candidates will be required to obtain a New Jersey license

Preferred Qualifications :

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.