Clinical Child & Adolescent Behavioral Psychologist – Inpatient Unit, CADD at Bradley Hospital
Riverside, Rhode Island
Are you a clinical psychologist who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment? Do you have a passion for helping children and adolescents with serious emotional and behavioral problems? If so, we invite you to explore a rewarding opportunity at the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) at Bradley Hospital, a teaching affiliate of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. This highly specialized program provides acute care, comprehensive evaluation and intensive treatment for children and adolescents with serious emotional and behavioral problems in addition to a developmental disability or neurodiversity, such as autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability. Every patient is evaluated and treated through a multidisciplinary approach. The behavioral psychologist’s roles include assessing clinical presentation with a focus on identifying factors contributing to behavioral problems, supporting the clinical team in formulating the goals of treatment, developing individualized behavior plans (IBP), identifying meaningful markers of behavior change, and providing support to the milieu staff on implementation of programing and IBP. The psychologist will also engage with patients in individual, and group interventions as appropriate. This position is best suited for a psychologist with a strong interest in behavioral treatment for individuals significantly impacted by their developmental disabilities and co-morbid psychiatric conditions. About the Role We’re seeking a Clinical Child & Adolescent Behavioral Psychologist to join our nationally recognized inpatient program. This specialized unit provides acute care and intensive treatment for youth with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to stabilizing behaviors, enhancing coping skills, and supporting long-term growth. What You’ll Do
Conduct behavioral assessments to identify drivers of challenging behaviors
Collaborate with clinical teams to set treatment goals and develop individualized behavior plans
Monitor progress using meaningful behavioral markers
Provide direct care through individual and group interventions
Support and train milieu staff in implementing behavioral programming
This role is ideal for psychologists who are deeply committed to behavioral treatment and want to make a meaningful impact on children and adolescents with significant developmental and emotional needs. The patients have a diverse range of presenting concerns. The models of care emphasize a family-based approach. There is a focus on behavioral stabilization, while also increasing cooping and positive regulation skills, reducing self-harmful behaviors, and decreasing need for hospitalization. Why Join Us?
Full-time position in a highly specialized inpatient setting
Work with a renowned multidisciplinary team using evidence-based, family-centered care models
Opportunities for teaching, supervision, and a Brown University clinical faculty appointment
Access to collaborative research initiatives
What We’re Looking For
PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited program, including an APA-accredited internship
Postdoctoral experience in a developmental disabilities specialization preferred
Licensed or license-eligible in Rhode Island
A team-oriented clinician with a strong interest at the inpatient level of care and complex psychosocial and/or diagnostic histories
What We Offer
Competitive salary and generous benefits
Professional development support (CEs, licensing, professional days)
401k with 6% match (after 1 year of employment, 3-year vesting)
Federal loan repayment assistance programs available
EMR is EPIC with ongoing optimization
A diverse patient population (culturally and economically)
A leadership team that values work-life balance
About Bradley Hospital and Brown Health Medical Group: Bradley Hospital, an affiliated teaching hospital of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, is the nation’s first psychiatric hospital exclusively for children and adolescents. We provide expert family-focused care to children and adolescents with psychological, developmental, and behavioral problems, through a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, residential and partial hospital programs. With 800+ providers, Brown Health Medical Group offers a multitude of services. We are proud of our Behavioral Health Services which offer our community a full range of assessment and treatment options to address the mental, emotional, and behavioral needs that occur throughout life. Our programs encompass a comprehensive view of mental health that includes and integrates the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of care. Our team works collaboratively to evaluate patients and provide the comprehensive, evidence-based treatment they need.
Ready to make a difference? For more information or to apply, contact L. Megan Fisher, Psychology Recruiter at LFisher2@brownhealth.org.