Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist for Inpatient Unit, Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
East Providence, Rhode Island
Join a Leading Team Supporting Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and complex psychiatric conditions: Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist – Inpatient Unit, Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Bradley Hospital
Are you a clinical psychologist who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment? Do you have a passion for helping children and adolescents with severe autism and developmental disabilities navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges? 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.
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 neurodevelopmental disorders including 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
Collaborate with clinical team members to set treatment goals and develop individualized behavior plans (IBPs)
Monitor progress using meaningful behavioral markers
Provide direct care through individual and group interventions
Provide family treatment to strengthen caregiver’s ability to support youths in their homes and communities
Collaborate with multiple disciplines to help youth achieve stabilization and readiness to transition to lower levels of care
Support and train milieu staff in implementing milieu-based treatment
This role is ideal for psychologists who are deeply committed to family-centered behavioral treatment and want to make a meaningful impact on children and adolescents with significant developmental and emotional needs.
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 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 developmental disabilities preferred
Licensed or license-eligible in Rhode Island
A team-oriented clinician with a strong interest in inpatient care and complex cases involving ASD and co-morbid conditions
What We Offer
Competitive salary and generous benefits
Professional development support (CEs, licensing, professional days)
401k with 6% match, federal loan repayment assistance
EPIC EMR system with ongoing optimization
A diverse patient population and a leadership team that values work-life balance
About Bradley Hospital Bradley Hospital is the nation’s first psychiatric hospital exclusively for children and adolescents. Our programs span inpatient, outpatient, residential, and partial hospital levels of care. As part of Brown University Health, we’re proud to offer comprehensive behavioral health services that integrate biological, psychological, and social dimensions of care.
Ready to make a difference?
For more information or to apply, contact L. Megan Fisher, Psychology Recruiter at LFisher2@brownhealth.org.