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The Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a clinical psychologist to fill a full-time faculty position as an Assistant Professor on the Young Adult Service at Connecticut Mental Health Center, an urban, academically-affiliated community mental health center that serves an ethnically diverse population of individuals in Greater New Haven experiencing serious psychiatric and substance abuse problems.

The Young Adult Service provides comprehensive, developmentally oriented, trauma-informed programs of care to clients ages 18 to 25 with complex psychiatric presentations. Many of the clients served are leaving the child welfare system with emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and social challenges associated with exposure to complex trauma.

The individual selected for this position will work within an interprofessional team to (a) consult with clinical and residential providers concerning the management of high-risk behavior in young adult clients, (b) coordinate the development and implementation of comprehensive, developmentally oriented, trauma-informed behavior plans, (c) provide clinical and case management services, (d) assist with psychological testing, (e) assist with program development and program evaluation, (f) develop and deliver programs of in-service education for staff, and (g) supervise psychology trainees, interns, and postdoctoral fellows.

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to Adrienne Allen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, at adrienne.allen@yale.edu

Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff and students and especially encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, women, and protected veterans. Yale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

The Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit (CNRU) at the Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) is seeking a new part-time assistant clinical unit chief.

The CNRU is a research-focused inpatient unit on the third floor of CMHC. It has been the site of many important studies over the years, including seminal studies of the therapeutic potential of ketamine and psilocybin, of the interaction of stress, addiction, and craving, of the effects of cannabinoids and the treatment of cannabinoid abuse, and of the use of glutamate modulators in the treatment of depression and OCD. The 12-bed unit houses a mix of research subjects and clinical patients (with a bias towards clinical patients during the current pandemic). It is also the base for a number of outpatient research programs. The unit has a robust educational mission, typically hosting a PGY-IV chief residents and two PGY-I or PGY-II residents at any given time, along with medical, PA, and nursing students.

The Assistant Unit Chief will serve as attending physician on the CNRU for 3-6 months per year (with corresponding 25-50% salary support). The attending has final responsibility for the clinical care of both research subjects and clinical patients and oversees the residents and the multidisciplinary care team. Sensitivity to the interaction between clinical and research missions is essential. Although this is a clinical leadership rather than a research position, it can facilitate research on the CNRU through synergies between clinical and research roles. This position also has an important educational role, as the attending provides clinical and didactic guidance and mentorship for residents and students rotating on the unit.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified or -eligible psychiatrist who is credentialed or can become credentialed as an attending physician at CMHC. A background in clinical research and current engagement in a clinical research program is desirable but not essential. Excellent clinical, communication, leadership skills are required, as is a demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team. Preference will be given to applicants who have worked on the CNRU in the past. This position reports to Unit Director Chris Pittenger, MD, Ph.D.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a CV (or NIH Biosketch) to Chris Pittenger at christopher.pittenger@yale.edu. Questions about the position and the application process can be directed to Dr. Pittenger.

The Department of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for new positions as to serve as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) clinicians in NIH-funded treatment studies for obesity and eating disorders (binge-eating disorder and loss-of-control eating).

New treatment studies supported by NIH grants will provide intensive training and supervision opportunities for individuals interested in careers as scientist-practitioners (clinical practice, clinical leadership, program coordination and development) as clinician-scholars/educators and leaders in academic medical school and health-care systems. We specifically seek persons with experience and interests in eating/weight disorders.

Candidates must be either doctoral candidates or have a doctoral degree in clinical, health, or counseling psychology and have experience in evidence-based assessment and intervention methods including cognitive-behavioral or behavioral therapies. We will consider candidates at either:

• the pre-doctoral (ABD) level seeking additional supervised clinical hours to increase competitiveness for APPIC psychology internships or while completing their dissertation; or
• the post-doctoral level seeking intensive supervised clinical hours for independent psychology licensure. Postdoctoral candidates would also gain experience in program development/leadership and in tiered supervision of clinicians.

Although these positions are primarily advanced clinical training positions rather than research positions, the experience occurs with a vibrant, collaborative, and productive clinical-research center. Thus, these positions should contribute to and facilitate clinical-research via natural synergies between clinical research roles in our center. Payment at both the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral stages follows NIH levels and comes with health benefits and generous paid time-off/vacation.

Members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply as are individuals who have interests in health disparities in obesity and eating disorders. Several studies are examining bias, discrimination, and health disparities and there exist additional opportunities for interested candidates.

Start date is July/August 2021, though an earlier start date, if desired, is readily possible.

Interested candidates should send a CV and statement of interests (reference letters will be requested after initial review) by email to: Carlos M. Grilo, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, Yale University (carlos.grilo@yale.edu)

The Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit (CNRU) at the Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) is seeking a new part-time assistant clinical unit chief.

The CNRU is a research-focused inpatient unit on the third floor of CMHC. It has been the site of many important studies over the years, including seminal studies of the therapeutic potential of ketamine and psilocybin, of the interaction of stress, addiction, and craving, of the effects of cannabinoids and the treatment of cannabinoid abuse, and of the use of glutamate modulators in the treatment of depression and OCD. The 12-bed unit houses a mix of research subjects and clinical patients (with a bias towards clinical patients during the current pandemic). It is also the base for a number of outpatient research programs. The unit has a robust educational mission, typically hosting a PGY-IV chief residents and two PGY-I or PGY-II residents at any given time, along with medical, PA, and nursing students.

The Assistant Unit Chief will serve as attending physician on the CNRU for 3-6 months per year (with corresponding 25-50% salary support). The attending has final responsibility for the clinical care of both research subjects and clinical patients and oversees the residents and the multidisciplinary care team. Sensitivity to the interaction between clinical and research missions is essential. Although this is a clinical leadership rather than a research position, it can facilitate research on the CNRU through synergies between clinical and research roles. This position also has an important educational role, as the attending provides clinical and didactic guidance and mentorship for residents and students rotating on the unit.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified or -eligible psychiatrist who is credentialed or can become credentialed as an attending physician at CMHC. A background in clinical research and current engagement in a clinical research program is desirable but not essential. Excellent clinical, communication, leadership skills are required, as is a demonstrated ability to work with a multidisciplinary team. Preference will be given to applicants who have worked on the CNRU in the past. This position reports to Unit Director Chris Pittenger, MD, Ph.D.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a CV (or NIH Biosketch) to Chris Pittenger at christopher.pittenger@yale.edu. Questions about the position and the application process can be directed to Dr. Pittenger.

The Program for Obesity, Weight, and Eating Research (POWER) at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for a Junior Faculty position focused on treating patients following bariatric surgery with concerns about disordered eating and/or insufficient weight loss and associated distress. This new position involves roles as a clinician and project coordinator of treatment studies funded by NIH and foundation grants. This position can start at any time from Spring to Summer 2021.

Successful candidates will work with Drs. Valentina Ivezaj and Carlos M. Grilo and their interdisciplinary team. These new studies supported by NIH grants will provide clinical-research opportunities for individuals interested in careers working with obesity, binge eating, and bariatric surgery. The positions are tailored towards persons interested in careers in clinical centers (i.e., clinical-educators; clinical-service developers, supervisors, and leaders; scientist-practitioners) in academic medical school and health-care delivery settings. The position will include a combination of clinical work and study coordination. Clinical work will involve performing assessments and delivering treatments to patients with loss-of-control eating, other eating/weight concerns, and/or insufficient weight loss following bariatric surgery. Study coordination will involve protocol development and implementation, as well as administrative oversight of NIH-funded treatment studies. Although the primary role will focus on patients following bariatric surgery, persons in these roles will have opportunities to work on other treatment studies for obesity and binge eating.

Although this position is tailored towards clinical-educators and service-developers/leaders (rather than research position), the experience occurs with a vibrant, collaborative, and productive clinical-research center. Thus, this position should contribute to and facilitate clinical-research via natural synergies between clinical research roles in our center.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in clinical, health, or counseling psychology, completed an APA-approved internship, and experience with bariatric surgery. Strong candidates with other clinical credentials (e.g., nursing) will receive consideration. Members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Start date is Spring – Summer 2021. Applications will be reviewed starting March 2021 (and will be accepted until the position is filled).

Interested candidates should send a CV and statement of interests (reference letters will be requested after initial review) by email to both: Carlos M. Grilo, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, Yale University (carlos.grilo@yale.edu) and to Valentina Ivezaj, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Obesity and Bariatric Research Initiatives, Yale University (valentina.ivezaj@yale.edu).

Under the mentorship and direction of Dr. Carla Stover, the postdoctoral associate will act as a project director to a grant-funded randomized controlled trial of two interventions for fathers who have a history of IPV and are involved with the child protection system. The Associate will be trained and supervised in two interventions for IPV (a standard psychoeducational batterer intervention and Fathers for Change). The position will be a balance of providing research interventions and helping coordinate the study. This will include oversight of student research interns in the lab, study recruitment, baseline and follow-up assessments, coding of father-child play assessments, data management, analysis and writing/presenting result for publication and conferences. The Associate will receive strong mentorship in further developing their own, independent program of research, manuscript development and grant development.

The candidate should have demonstrated experience collecting original data, advanced quantitative analytic skills, experience in database management, and experience with clinical populations. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience with IPV and those with clinical trials experience. Qualifications include a PhD in psychology, social work or related clinical discipline. Applicants must be licensed/license eligible and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, trainees, and students and especially encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans and underrepresented minorities. Yale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable and can range from April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2020. To apply, please send a single PDF documenting the following to carla.stover@yale.edu

• Combined cover letter/research statement detailing previous research experience, interests, and career goals
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three representative publications
• Names and full contact information of three academic references familiar with the applicant’s research skills and experience (reference letters are not needed at this time).

The Family Violence Research Lab, headed by Tami P. Sullivan, Ph.D., studies individual- and system-level factors that affect the wellbeing of victims of intimate partner violence (IPV), with specific attention to daily processes and micro-longitudinal designs. At the individual level, research aims to advance understanding of the relationships among IPV and its highly prevalent negative outcomes such as posttraumatic stress, substance use, and sexual risk in an effort to develop preventive interventions that promote safety and resilience. At the systems-level, the lab conducts IPV research and evaluation within the criminal justice system, HIV service system, and other service systems. Research focuses on the impact of the system’s response on victims’ wellbeing including the ways in which it promotes or impedes victims’ safety, recovery and resilience. Research is developed and conducted in collaboration with community partners.

The postdoctoral associate will act as a project director for multiple grant-funded studies on IPV and will be responsible for conducting and overseeing research central to the Lab’s focus, including supervising staff; developing quality assurance and improvement reports for each project and utilize data to drive decision-making processes; assist in the preparation of grant applications or other funding opportunities; and with the Principal Investigator and other contributors, author peer-reviewed research publications. The Associate will receive strong mentorship in further developing their own, independent program of research, manuscript development and grant development. The candidate should have demonstrated experience collecting original data, advanced quantitative analytic skills, experience in database management, and experience engaging in efforts to promote resilience among victims of IPV. Qualifications include a PhD in psychology, social work or related clinical discipline. Applicants must be licensed/license eligible and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, trainees, and students and especially encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans and underrepresented minorities. Yale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable and can range from December 1, 2019 to July 1, 2020. To apply, please send a single PDF documenting the following to tami.sullivan@yale.edu

• Combined cover letter/research statement detailing previous research experience, interests, and career goals
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three representative publications
• Names and full contact information of three academic references familiar with the applicant’s research skills and experience (reference letters are not needed at this time).

The VA Connecticut Healthcare System is recruiting a full-time staff psychologist to work in our Neuropsychiatric Clinic to deliver individual, couples/family, and group psychotherapies for Veterans in need of mental health treatment. The psychologist will be involved in clinically supervising pre- and postdoctoral psychology trainees and psychiatry residents in our accredited training programs and participate in Psychology Service and medical center activities. An academic appointment at one of our affiliated universities is possible; scholarship related to the psychologist’s area of clinical interest is highly valued. The Psychology Service is large, with over 80 psychologists working in the system and is committed to attracting and retaining staff as diverse as the Veteran population we serve. We value providing culturally responsive care and seek candidates with innovative ideas on minimizing health disparities, combatting systemic oppression and promoting social justice at individual and systemic levels. Individuals historically underrepresented in the field of psychology, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); Veterans; individuals with disabilities; and LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse individuals, are especially encouraged to apply. The position is posted on USAjobs.gov.