Positions Available
Senior Staff Psychologist: SPRING 2026
Full-Time or Half-Time
The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy is seeking a New York licensed psychologist to join our established practice in New York City beginning in the spring. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or PsyD from an APA approved clinical or counselling program and will have completed a Post-doctoral year focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy. You must be licensed in New York State before commencing employment. Our clientele is sophisticated New Yorkers who expect state-of-the-art care. We are interested in excellence regardless of area of expertise and we are looking for someone who can join our team in the Spring 2026. Initially, work can be hybrid or in-person depending on conditions. We have weekly case conferences and often invite international speakers to present. We have weekly DBT team meetings where team members coordinate care and engage in group supervision. The ideal candidate will also be expected to do some supervision and build on the already significant skill sets of our staff. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is chosen.
Compensation: Base salary of $95,000 with the possibility of earning more depending on productivity. The range has been up to $146,000 for the first year. Many senior staff earn substantially more after their first year.
Guest Speakers: Over the last few years we have had numerous world-renowned experts in CBT present at our Wednesday case conference including Christine Purdon, David A Clark, Stefan Hofmann, Keith Dobson, Chip Tafrate, Bill Sanderson, Allison Harvey, Paul Gilbert, Marylene Cloitre, Norm Epstein, Chris Martell, Denise Davis, Cory Newman, Roz Shafran, Reid Wilson, Jill Rathus, Monica Basco, Dennis Tirch, Costas Papageorgiou, Dean McKay, Doug Mennin, Sheri Johnson, Jennifer Wild, Frank Datillio, Lynn Mcfarr, Elaine Elliott Moskva, Noreen Reilly Harrington , Michael Anestis, Luisa Stopa, Anne Marie Albano, Bruce Liese and others.
To apply: Email a cover letter, CV and 2 letters of recommendation to Erica Garagiola at research@cognitivetherapynyc.com
About the Institute:
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. We have a very active DBT program for individuals and groups. 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 (B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Yale University), has authored and edited 31 books on cognitive behavioral therapy and psychological processes. His books have been translated into 24 languages. He 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 Honorary Life-time President, New York City Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association and Distinguished Founding Fellow, Diplomate, of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Leahy is the Associate Editor of the International Journal of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Leahy received the Aaron T. Beck Award for Outstanding Contributions in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy from the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and the Outstanding Clinician Award from the ABCT.
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.
Post Doctoral Fellow: September 2026
The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our established practice in New York City beginning September 2026. Our clientele is sophisticated New Yorkers who expect state-of-the-art care. We are interested in excellence regardless of area of expertise and we are looking for someone who can join our team in September 2026. We have weekly case conferences and often invite international speakers to present. We have weekly DBT team meetings where team members coordinate care and engage in group supervision. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is chosen.
Salary range: $80,000 – $120,000 annually
To apply: Email a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for two professional references to Erica Garagiola at research@cognitivetherapynyc.com
About the Institute: 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. We have a very active DBT program for individuals and groups. 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 (B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Yale University), has authored and edited 30 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 Honorary Life-time President of the New York City Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association and Distinguished Founding Fellow, Diplomate, of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Leahy has received numerous awards including the Aaron T. Beck Award for Outstanding Contributions in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, the Outstanding Clinician Award from ABCT, and was named ABCT’s first Global Ambassador in 2023.
Our Team: Our staff provide comprehensive evaluations and state-of-the-art cognitive-behavioral therapy while maintaining active roles in training other professionals. Many team members teach and supervise in graduate programs and medical schools throughout the New York City area and have authored research articles and chapters on cognitive-behavioral therapy.