Postdoctoral Fellowship, SoHo CBT + Mindfulness Center, New York

The SoHo CBT + Mindfulness Center is now accepting applications for our 2023 - 2024 postdoctoral training program in psychology. Located in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, we specialize in delivering compassionate and evidence-based treatment to diverse individuals, couples, and families. In particular, we focus on providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), integrated with mind/body approaches, such as mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Further, we strive to provide culturally affirming, anti-oppressive care in an inviting, respectful, and confidential environment coupled with a strong appreciation for diversity and intersectionality.

Please see the relevant details below.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree from an APA-accredited Ph.D./Psy.D. program in clinical or counseling psychology
• Completion (or expected completion) of an APA-accredited internship
• Prior training in CBT and other evidence-based psychotherapies
• Professional qualities, including a strong work ethic, comfort working independently, curiosity, professional demeanor, a congenial and collaborative working style, warmth, sense of humor, and a readiness to address multicultural issues

Desired Qualifications

• Individuals who have demonstrated interest and/or experience in any of the following specializations are especially encouraged to apply: couples therapy, contemplative practices, working with people in tech, working with BIPOC, GLBTQ+, and gender non-binary populations.
• Further, the ideal candidate would share a dedication to helping others and participating in a practice committed to social justice. This person would recognize the inherent privilege, power, and commitment involved in being a therapist, and thus be willing to reflect non-defensively on sessions and examine their own issues as they influence the therapeutic process.

Structure

• Start in the summer or fall of 2023
• Provide a mix of in-person and virtual sessions
• Receive 2 hours of individual supervision, provided by Dr. Jonathan Kaplan and another psychologist in the practice
• Participate in our “Supe. for Lunch” program, which alternates weekly between group consultation and skills-building book club
• Receive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Receive training in Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), an evidence-based therapy for couples
• Receive training in Taoist Cognitive Therapy (TCT), an evidence-based treatment for anxiety derived from Chinese philosophy

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including paid vacation, sick leave, training stipend, and healthcare. There is also a potential for employment after licensure.

Required Application Materials

Please submit the following materials to Dr. Jonathan Kaplan at kaplan@sohocbt.com: (1) Letter of interest indicating how your background and expertise fit the job description; (2) Current vita; (3) Three letters of reference with contact information. The application deadline is December 15, 2022.   

 

(This information was submitted on October 28, 2022)