Job Vacancy Announcement – Clinical Psychologist (Contractor)

Program Overview

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for a Clinical Psychologist position.

Position Overview

A Clinical Psychologist (licensed or license-eligible) is sought to provide contractual services for the Unit on Computational Decision Neuroscience (CDN), in the Emotion and Development Branch (EDB), in the Intramural Research Program (IRP) at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

The unit collaborates to perform neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological assessments for NIH Clinical Center inpatient and outpatient studies.

A main duty for the incumbent is to provide clinical and research-level assessments for patients of all ages and of all severity levels, with an emphasis on healthy, at-risk, or affected individuals, all of whom are high functioning. These assessments are all conducted through research protocols affiliated with NIH.

The incumbent will also have the opportunity to participate in the planning and execution of clinical research. The incumbent will work with staff on data collection, entry and analyses of behavioral phenotypic data from a variety of studies, including those in several Branches of the NIMH and other NIH Institutes. Skill with data processing and analysis is desirable but not required. Some experience in a research setting also is desirable, as is authorship in publications and presentations. The duties performed will be broad. This will include providing consultation to multidisciplinary research teams regarding study findings for incorporation into research manuscripts and presentations.

The incumbent will also have the opportunity to educate research staff regarding the use of psychological testing and other facets of clinical psychology. This will include training research assistants, staff and other trainees.

Qualifications

This position is suited for a licensed or license-eligible clinical psychologist with experience in assessment in neurodevelopmental populations (e.g. intellectual disability, autism). Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; clinical and research experience is required. We are seeking someone with an understanding of adult and pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders and research design, familiarity with clinical research as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. Specific skills, knowledge and experience with patient care and clinical trial management, work with special populations (children, adolescents, adult, elderly), Semi-structured interviews (such as SCID, the K-SADS) and screening.

How to Apply

This position is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Interested candidates must submit a current curriculum vitae or résumé, and a statement of interest to Silvia Lopez-Guzman via e-mail at NIMHIRPsearch@nih.gov and please cc Silvia.LopezGuzman@nih.gov and Daniel.Pine@nih.gov. Please put in the subject line, “CDN-Clinical Psychologist”. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Information on the SOAR Contract

The SOAR Contract is a non-personal services contract which provides critical services across all Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH requires qualified and experienced Contractor support on a full range of activities, including new and in-progress research projects, program deployment and implementation, and other activities necessary to conduct the business and fulfill the mission of NIH's biomedical research program. The SOAR Contract was awarded to 5 vendors with a 60-month period of performance.

HHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs and encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.