Associate Director, Autism Center

Child Mind Institute
200000.00 To 260000.00 (USD) Annually
medical insurance, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
215 East 50th Street (Show on map)
May 05, 2025
About Child Mind Institute We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments. Position Details: The Associate Director, Autism Center will lead the clinical services of our Autism Center, an integrated research and clinical center dedicated to autism research, diagnosis, evaluations, treatment and support of autism and co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions. You will maintain a clinical caseload and oversee a team of mental health professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care, and fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. You will report to the Center Director and work in lockstep with clinical and research leadership to rigorously implement clinical protocols of research studies that drive the innovative delivery of evaluation and treatment within the Autism Center. This is a full time, exempt, hybrid position (minimum 4 days per week in office). You Will: Leadership and Team Management Provide clinical supervision and guidance to a multidisciplinary team of clinicians. Implement the Autism Center unified clinical research strategic plan. Conduct regular team meetings to review cases, share updates, and foster a collaborative environment. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and ethical guidelines. Contribute to predoctoral and/or postdoctoral fellows' clinical training through direct supervision Administrative Manage schedules, assignments, and workloads to ensure team members are meeting or exceeding productivity requirements. Oversee documentation and reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with legal requirements. Clinical Oversight Monitor and ensure the quality and effectiveness of client care, maintaining adherence to evidence-based practices and research requirements. Review treatment plans and progress notes, offering constructive feedback to team members. Support team members in managing complex cases, including crisis intervention and high-risk scenarios. Client Care Maintain a clinical and research caseload and demonstrate best practices in the evaluation and treatment of autism and related conditions. Provide direct services, including assessments, individual therapy, and group facilitation as needed. Serve as a point of escalation for complex client concerns or emergencies. Research Clinical Integration Collaborate with research leadership to implement high quality research studies aimed to identify objective markers that can guide interventions, more precise recognition and develop novel care approaches. You Have: Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a related field. Eligibility for an unrestricted license to practice psychology in the State of New York. At least 5 years of clinical experience treating and evaluating autism and related conditions Experience in the administration and scoring of ADOS-2 and ADI-R and research reliability in at least one of these instruments Experience managing complex or challenging mental health presentations in a fast-paced setting. Experience building relationships across diverse clinical, academic, and community groups. At least 2 years of supervision and management experience. Our Benefits Our great compensation package and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, flexible work schedules, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website. Pay Range The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. EEO Disclaimer Child Mind Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with California law, we also prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decision-making, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other category protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). 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