Psychology Associate
Towson, MD - USA
Job Summary
What to Expect
- Under the clinical supervision of a licensed Psychologist the Psychological Associate delivers professional psychological services to a child and adolescent outpatient clinic population.
- In this role you will conduct psychological testing behavioral assessments and evidence-based individual or group psychotherapy.
- You will design implement and monitor behavioral treatment plans while providing targeted training to caregivers to support client progress.
- You will collaborate with external systemsincluding consultation with parents schools and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
What youll get from us:
At Sheppard Pratt you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment toprofessional developmentincludinga comprehensive tuition reimbursement program tosupport ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefitsfor benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-offfor benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
Pay for this position is determined ona number offactors including but not limited toyearsand levelof related experience.
What we need from you:
- Masters degree in psychology or related field.
- Must be eligible for an exemption to practice as a Psychology Associate through the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists at time of appointment and continually through tenure in position. A Psychology Associate must receive approval from the Board before commencing practice. Current certification as a Certified Behavior Analyst is preferred.
- Three to five years of experience in behavioral psychology including:
- extensive knowledge of the theory principles and techniques of applied behavior analysis including reinforcement punishment and use of single case design
- ability to conduct functional assessments including analog functional analyses preference assessments stimulus avoidance assessments direct and indirect observations data collection and interviews
- ability to develop and implement behavioral interventions with a comprehensive knowledge of the use of reinforcement and punishment
- familiarity with collecting graphing and interpreting data using Excel.
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About Company
Sheppard Pratt offers inpatient, outpatient, home-based, school, and residential programs. Our programs and mental health services make healing a reality.