The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is actively seeking a doctoral-level psychologist to join the Department of Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry Division in a faculty position focused on clinical supervision, workforce development, and federally funded behavioral health research. This role combines direct clinical work, supervision of psychology trainees, program leadership, and participation in clinical trials addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The successful candidate will provide supervision and mentorship to psychology residents and postdoctoral associates, contribute to interdisciplinary training programs, and maintain clinical responsibilities within Strong Recovery. A major component of the position involves participation in federally funded research initiatives and randomized controlled trials focused on substance use prevention, digital behavioral health interventions, PTSD treatment, and rural workforce development.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Provide individual and group supervision to psychology residents and postdoctoral associates, including direct observation, feedback, and support for clinical competency and professional development.
• Maintain clinical responsibilities through psychological assessment services, treatment team participation, coordination of care, and delivery of evidence-based assessment and treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Collaborate with Strong Recovery leadership to support program development, training, quality improvement, and the integration of clinical education, research, and innovative service initiatives.
• Contribute to initiatives that identify, implement, evaluate, and disseminate evidence-based practices to prevent and reduce substance use and opioid use disorder, particularly in rural communities.
• Participate in program development, training, stigma reduction efforts, trauma-informed care initiatives, and evaluation activities that expand access to behavioral health resources and integrated substance use services.
• Coordinate clinical activities for a randomized controlled trial evaluating neurofeedback training for PTSD.
• Contribute to the implementation of a randomized controlled trial evaluating a digital cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Participate in participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, intervention delivery, and supervision of trainees and research staff involved in study procedures.
• Assist with administration and ongoing development of the psychology training program, including recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation, accreditation activities, and due process procedures.
• Coordinate training schedules and educational opportunities, and develop and deliver seminars, didactics, and interdisciplinary educational programming focused on trauma-informed care, collaboration, and evidence-based treatment.
The ideal candidate will have experience providing evidence-based assessment, treatment, and supervision for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders and a demonstrated ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary clinical, academic, and research settings. Experience in psychology training, behavioral health workforce development, trauma-informed care, and participation in clinical research or randomized controlled trials is highly desirable.
Candidates must hold a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Health Psychology, Family Psychology, or a related field from an APA-accredited program and be licensed as a psychologist in New York State prior to start. Experience in clinical supervision, providing evidence-based assessment and treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Experience with federally funded grants, research, program evaluation, or participation in clinical trials is preferred.
Applicants must be committed to advancing URMC's mission of providing exceptional patient care, education, research, and community engagement while embracing the University's ICARE values of Inclusion, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
As one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, the University of Rochester Medical Center serves as the centerpiece of the University's health research, teaching, patient care, and community outreach missions. URMC's healthcare network is anchored by Strong Memorial Hospital, an 800-bed academic medical center consistently recognized for excellence in patient care, education, and research.
The Rochester region offers an exceptional quality of life, combining affordable housing, highly regarded schools, diverse cultural opportunities, and abundant recreational activities. Rochester consistently ranks among the nation's most livable and educated communities.
Compensation includes a nationally competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, retirement program, generous CME support, tuition benefits, loan forgiveness opportunities, and additional compensation opportunities through approved clinical and academic activities.
PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Health Psychology, Family Psychology, or a related field from an APA-accredited program
Must be a licensed psychologist in New York State prior to start
Experience in clinical supervision, providing evidence-based assessment and treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Experience with federally funded grants, research, program evaluation, or participation in clinical trials is preferred.
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For questions/concerns pertaining to the position, email Caroline_Easton@URMC.Rochester.edu
The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.
EOE, including disability/protected veterans
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