The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

Positions Available

Post-Doctoral Position - THIS POSITION IS FILLED

The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy (AICT) will begin accepting applications for our Externship position starting January 15, 2012 (following PSYDNYS Guidelines) and in December for our Post-Doctoral position. The deadline to submit all application materials is February 1, 2012 for the externship position. Applications for the Post-doctoral position will be collected until the position has been filled. Applications received after this date, will not be considered for the positions. A completed application should consist of a Curriculum Vita, Cover Letter, and 2-3 Recommendation Letters. Please forward all application materials to Robert Leahy, PhD at leahy@cognitivetherapynyc.com and CC the email to Poonam Melwani at editor@cognitivetherapynyc.com, respectively. If you prefer to mail in your application, you may direct 2 copies of all applications materials to:

Robert Leahy, PhD
ATTN: Externship/Post-Doctoral Application
136 E. 57th St., Suite 1101
New York, NY 10022

To learn more about the Externship or Post-Doctoral Position, see below. If you have any questions or would like to check the status of your application, please contact Ms. Poonam Melwani at (212) 308-7371 or editor@cognitivetherapynyc.com.

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If you are interested in other training opportunities, you can also check our workshop schedule or request to be added to our mailing list.

The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy is an internationally recognized group of clinical psychologists and psychotherapists providing the highest quality cognitive-behavioral treatment for depression, anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, personality disorders, child and adolescent problems and family and marital problems.

Founded in 1985 as the Center for Cognitive Therapy we have provided successful, caring and highly professional treatment for thousands of patients.

The Director, Dr. Robert L. Leahy, has authored and edited eighteen books on cognitive therapy and psychological processes and is the Past-President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT), Past-President of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, Past-President of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and Clinical Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill-Cornell Medical School.

Dr. Leahy is the Associate Editor of the International Journal of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Leahy recently received the Aaron T. Beck Award for Outstanding Contributions in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

You can read Dr. Leahy's Blog "Anxiety Free" at PsychologyToday.com.

Our staff provide evaluations and treatment for psychological problems, state-of-the-art cognitive-behavioral therapy, and training for other professionals. Many members of our staff teach and supervise in graduate programs and medical schools in the New York City area and have authored research articles and chapters on cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Our Institute provides services for a variety of patients, including children, adolescents, and adults. Our staff of eight therapists have strengths in the following treatment areas: Depression, Anxiety (GAD,OCD, Panic, Health Anxiety, Social Phobia), Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Marital and Family Therapy, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, and the full range of Child and Adolescent Disorders. Currently, the Institute holds one case conference each week, provides workshops, and provides trainees with individual supervision. Staff members participate in supervision, case conferences, workshops, research projects and provide clinical services.

Interested applicants should send a vita and a letter to "Search Committee" at the address below. Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is hired.

Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D.
American Institute for Cognitive Therapy
136 East 57th Street, Suite 1101
New York, NY 10022
Tel: 212 308 2440
E-Mail: Leahy@CognitiveTherapyNYC.com

Senior Staff Position - Begins January 2, 2012

The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy will have available a part-time or full-time senior staff position beginning January 2, 2012. We are looking for a New York State licensed psychologist (PhD or PsyD), with a strong background in CBT, commitment to the highest quality of clinical services, and compassionate concern for the welfare of others who can work with a sophisticated and educated clientele. Our group has been providing clinical services and training for 25 years and we are internationally known for our services and training. Senior staff see a full case-load, supervise externs and post-doctoral fellows, participate in teaching workshops, engage in group supervision and collaborate with other senior staff. Many senior staff over the years have also taught in graduate and medical school programs in the NY area, collaborated on book projects and research studies and have lectured and presented at national and international conferences.

We would prefer a candidate with some experience working with children and adolescents, although we are more interested in clinical excellence than any particular speciality. We have strengths in cognitive therapy, DBT, mindfulness, ACT, eating disorders, emotional schema therapy and in a variety of other CBT approaches. Our clientele are sophisticated and expect the very highest level of treatment.

The Institute is directed by Robert L. Leahy, PhD, who is recognized world-wide in CBT. Dr. Leahy is the Past-President, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Past-President, International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, and Past-President, Academy of Cognitive Therapy and

Clinical Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Weill-Cornell University Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital. He is the author and editor of 21 books. The Director of Clinical Services is Dr. Dennis Tirch, who is on the clinical faculty at Weill-Cornell University Medical College and the author of several books on emotion regulation, mindfulness, compassionate mind therapy and anxiety. Dr. Laura Oliff is the Associate Director with over 20 years experience working with patients and supervising staff. Dr. Jenny Taitz is the Director of the DBT Program and has completed a self-help book on emotional eating. Dr. Melissa Horowitz, who was trained by Dr. Leahy and Drs. Aaron and Judith Beck, directs our Eating Disorders Program. A description of our staff can be found here.

Please visit our website: American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

Please send an introductory letter delineating your experience in CBT with your CV and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Robert Leahy, Dr. Dennis Tirch, and Ms. Poonam Melwani at Leahy@CognitiveTherapyNYC.com, drdennis@cognitivetherapynyc.com, and editor@cognitivetherapynyc.com, respectively.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Post-Doctoral Position - Fall 2012 - THIS POSITION IS FILLED

The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy is planning on hiring a postdoctoral Fellow who will have completed a PhD or PsyD in an APA-approved program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical services and be able to relate well to highly sophisticated patients. It is expected that candidates have had significant clinical experience employing CBT with a range of patients. The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive intensive training in CBT by a highly skilled staff. Postdoctoral Fellows receive two individual supervision meetings each week and participate in peer supervision and group case conference. We are a leading cognitive therapy Institute, directed by Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., with an intellectually and clinically active staff in New York City. Our staff represents expertise in a number of critical areas and approaches---- affective and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, worry, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, DBT, mindfulness, acceptance, and emotional regulation issues. Several of the staff members are involved in co-authoring books in cognitive therapy with Dr. Leahy. Please send CV along with a letter of interest and 2-3 recommendation letters to Leahy@CognitiveTherapyNYC.com and copy your posting to editor@cognitivetherapynyc.com and drdennis@mac.com. Applications are being solicited now and our review will continue until we identify a suitable candidate.

Externship Description

If you are interested in training, please see a listing of our weekend workshops being held in the fall, winter, and spring.

Externs begin each year in the summer of fall. The externship is a practicum experience that involves a commitment of 15 hours/week at the Institute, seeing nine patients, and receiving individual supervision from a licensed psychologist on the staff. A knowledge of cognitive-behavioral therapy and a commitment to the highest standards of clinical practice are required. You must be enrolled in an APA-approved doctoral program. Externs can participate in weekly case conferences and peer supervision and will have access to an extensive library of audio and video tapes on cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D.
American Institute for Cognitive Therapy
136 East 57th Street, Suite 1101
New York, NY 10022
Tel: 212 308 2440
E-Mail: Leahy@CognitiveTherapyNYC.com