Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow - PCIT/SM Track

Description

Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow - PCIT/SM Track

Classification : Employee, Full-Time, Hybrid (up to 20% remote), Salary, Non-Exempt

Term/Hours : 24 months, 40 hours per week

Location : MPG Offices (Upper West Side Office and/or Long Island City) & Remote (WFH)

Salary : $65,000 per annum, distributed in bi-weekly payrolls with increases to $67,500 per annum at 12 months and $70,000 per annum at 18 months.

Pay Frequency : Biweekly

Reports To : Clinical Director of Training & Professional Development

Postdoctoral Fellow Summary

Our 24-month PCIT/SM Postdoctoral Fellowship provides advanced, individualized training in either Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM). The fellowship is designed to support fellows in progressing toward certification through intensive mentorship, supervised clinical experience, didactic instruction, consultation, and competency-based training within a collaborative multidisciplinary practice.

PCIT-Standard Track

Fellows receive specialized training in the theoretical foundations, evidence base, and clinical application of PCIT while developing advanced competencies in Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) and Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI). Training emphasizes mastery of core PCIT and coaching skills, fidelity to the treatment model, protocol adherence, data-informed clinical decision-making, and maintaining treatment integrity.

Fellows participate in the full continuum of PCIT service delivery, including intake assessment, treatment planning, caregiver coaching, progress monitoring, and evaluation of treatment outcomes. Through direct clinical experience and intensive supervision from PCIT-trained clinicians, fellows develop the competencies necessary to progress toward PCIT certification.

PCIT-SM Track

Fellows receive specialized training in the theoretical foundations, evidence base, and clinical application of PCIT-SM while developing advanced competencies in Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) and Verbal-Directed Interaction (VDI). Training emphasizes advanced caregiver coaching, prompting and reinforcement of verbalizations, exposure-based intervention strategies, development of exposure hierarchies, data-informed clinical decision-making, and application of PCIT-SM strategies across clinic and community settings.

Fellows participate in the full continuum of PCIT-SM service delivery, including intake assessment, treatment planning, caregiver and support-person coaching, progress monitoring, and evaluation of treatment outcomes. Through direct clinical experience and intensive supervision from PCIT-SM-trained clinicians, fellows develop the competencies necessary to progress toward PCIT-SM certification.

Additional Training for Fellows in Both Tracks

In addition to their primary PCIT specialization, fellows receive exposure to additional evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), as well as opportunities for multidisciplinary consultation and collaboration.

Training is individualized and emphasizes progressive independence through direct clinical experience, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. Fellows receive a minimum of two hours of individual and group supervision each week, satisfying New York State licensure requirements. As a dedicated training site, Manhattan Psychology Group is committed to developing highly competent psychologists through intensive supervision, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a supportive, growth-oriented learning environment.

Postdoctoral Fellow Responsibilities:

• •Complete all required PCIT/PCIT-SM didactic training to develop a strong foundation in the theoretical principles, protocols, and clinical applications of these evidence-based interventions.
• •Participate in ongoing PCIT/PCIT-SM consultation meetings to receive continued guidance, case consultation, and support in maintaining treatment fidelity.
• •Provide PCIT/PCIT-SM interventions to families seeking treatment for disruptive behaviors/selective mutism, and related behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns.
• •Work toward meeting the clinical and training competencies required for PCIT/ PCIT-SM certification eligibility.
• •Conduct comprehensive diagnostic intake evaluations with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
• •Review medical, educational, developmental, and prior treatment records to inform diagnostic impressions and treatment planning.
• •Develop evidence-based case conceptualizations, differential diagnoses, and treatment plans
• •Provide individual, family, and parent-focused psychotherapy using evidence-based interventions, including, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
• •Gain exposure to and potential advanced training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration.
• •Monitor treatment progress using clinical observation and standardized outcome measures and modify interventions as clinically indicated.
• •Consult and collaborate with multidisciplinary providers, schools, physicians, and other community professionals to coordinate care.
• •Participate in consultation and screening calls to assist families in identifying appropriate evaluation and treatment services, support intake and case conceptualization, and facilitate appropriate referrals within the practice.
• •Partner with pediatric practices, schools, and community organizations through consultation, outreach, educational programming, and innovative initiatives designed to improve access to psychological, neuropsychological, educational, and behavioral health services.
• •Demonstrate exceptional organization, professionalism, written communication, and time management while effectively managing multiple clinical demands, including psychological testing and counseling, within a fast-paced multidisciplinary practice.
• •Actively participate in individual and group supervision, multidisciplinary case conferences, didactic training, competency-based learning activities, and ongoing professional development while demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, and clinical excellence.
• •Develop foundational competencies in clinical supervision by participating in advanced supervision and mentorship while providing informal supervision and support to psychology interns and externs. Fellows serve as near-peer mentors by assisting trainees with case conceptualization and clinical decision-making under the guidance of licensed psychologists, fostering the supervisory skills expected of future licensed psychologists and neuropsychologists.
• •Uphold Manhattan Psychology Group's mission, vision, and core values by providing compassionate, culturally responsive, family-centered care while contributing to a collaborative, innovative, and supportive training environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• •Salary: $65,000 per annum, distributed in bi-weekly payrolls with increases to $67,500 per annum at 12 months and $70,000 per annum at 18 months.
• •Health & Welfare Benefits: as per plan documents including medical, dental, vision, and more!
• •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.)
• •Paid Time Off: Two weeks PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• •Diverse caseload based on patient populations, interventions, and diagnoses
• •Supportive and comprehensive individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists with specialties in neuropsycholo