Psychology Associate
Sheppard Pratt · Towson, MD · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
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 while working alongside a multi‑disciplined team dedicated to changing lives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological testing, behavioral assessments, and evidence‑based individual or group psychotherapy.
- Design, implement, and monitor behavioral treatment plans.
- Provide targeted training to caregivers to support client progress.
- Collaborate with external systems—including consultation with parents, schools, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams—to coordinate patient care.
Requirements
- Master's degree in psychology or a related field.
- Eligibility for an exemption to practice as a Psychology Associate through the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter; Board approval required before commencing practice.
- Current certification as a Certified Behavior Analyst (preferred).
- Three to five years of experience in behavioral psychology, including extensive knowledge of applied behavior analysis theory, principles, and techniques (reinforcement, punishment, single‑case design).
- Ability to conduct functional assessments (analog functional analyses, preference assessments, stimulus avoidance assessments, direct and indirect observations, data collection, interviews).
- Ability to develop and implement behavioral interventions with comprehensive knowledge of reinforcement and punishment.
- Familiarity with collecting, graphing, and interpreting data using Excel.
Benefits
- Commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program for ongoing education and licensure/certification preparation.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit‑eligible positions.
- 403(b) retirement match.
- Generous paid‑time‑off for benefit‑eligible positions.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Generous mileage reimbursement program.