Columbia University

College of Physicians and Surgeons

Department of Psychiatry

Psychologist/Social Worker Job Opening at Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Specialist in

Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Position Titles: Associate in Clinical/Instructor/Assistant Professor level positions in the Department of Psychiatry at

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC)

Job Description: There are immediate openings for licensed clinical social workers or psychologists at the Columbia

University Irving Medical Center Faculty Practice Organization office in NYC within our Adolescent DBT teams.

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking social workers and/or psychologists assigned to work in the Faculty Practice

Organization at CUIMC. These are full-time, clinical positions that will involve seeing comprehensive Dialectical Behavior

Therapy (DBT) adolescent and young adult outpatients, as well as clinical participation in our Intensive Adolescent and

Family DBT program (IAF). IAF is an evening DBT intensive outpatient program for teens who present with significant

emotion dysregulation and high-risk behaviors. Primary responsibilities involve conducting DBT skills groups,

diagnostic/intake evaluation, and individual treatment planning and progress monitoring with patients while utilizing DBT,

as well as other empirically supported treatments.

Applicants must have demonstrated interest, experience and training in utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with children and adolescents. Strong preference will be given to individuals who

have completed an intensive DBT training and who have previous experience running multi-family skills groups.

Candidates with additional experience in evidence-supported treatment delivery for depression and anxiety and

experience, familiarity and comfort working with high-risk patients are desired. Applicants should have strong

interpersonal skills and the ability to work well across disciplines and function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary

team.

The CUIMC FPO sees a mix of private pay and managed care 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 licensure renewals, as well as obtaining additional training, conference attendance, professional

organization members, among other opportunities.

The CUIMC FPO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive faculty and clinical service. We

recognize that different backgrounds and experiences help to strengthen our department and provide

better care. As part of your cover letter, if you choose, we welcome you to share how your personal

and professional backgrounds would contribute to our department and mission.

5. Candidate(s) will conduct intake evaluations/diagnostic assessments of patients with

psychiatric disorders and psychological distress.

6. Candidate(s) will provide group and individual psychotherapy.

7. Candidate(s) will work closely with a clinical team, including other psychologists/social

workers, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse-practitioners.

8. Candidate(s) will have opportunities to attend case conferences, peer supervision and Grand

Rounds at CUMC. Opportunities may exist for clinical supervision and teaching.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Licensed Master Social Worker

NYS license required.

Candidates will be required to obtain a New Jersey License.

For psychologists: Instructor level requires graduation from an APA-accredited doctoral program in

Clinical Psychology, and completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship program. Assistant

Professor level requires 2-3 years clinical experience in a hospital or private practice setting. Child

internship or postdoctoral fellowship is preferred.

As a department, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive faculty and clinical service.

We recognize that different backgrounds and experiences help to strengthen our department and

provide better care. As part of your cover letter, if you choose, we welcome you to share how your

personal and professional backgrounds would contribute to our department and mission.

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 hiring range below represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the

range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Salary Range

Psychologists: $105,000 - $125,000;

SWs: $70,000 - $95,000

CU is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Educational Requirements:

PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or Licensed Master Social Worker

NYS license required.

Candidates will be required to obtain a New Jersey License.

For psychologists: Instructor level requires graduation from an APA-accredited doctoral program in

Clinical Psychology, and completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship program. Assistant

Professor level requires 2-3 years clinical experience in a hospital or private practice setting. Child

internship or postdoctoral fellowship is preferred.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly