Cognitive Science Internship Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

The Emory University Department of Psychology seeks a half-time Staff Psychologist to support the training mission of the APA and PCSAS-accredited Clinical Psychology doctoral program. The primary focus of this position is the clinical supervision of doctoral practicum students across evidence-based psychotherapy and cognitive assessment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about training the next generation of psychologists and who brings a strong grounding in evidence-based practice to their supervisory work.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Provides counseling and psychotherapy to meet the needs of a select population. May provide clinical supervision to psychology and social work interns and to psychiatric residents.
• Serves as a professional resource within the community. Performs related responsibilities as required. 
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A doctorate in counseling/clinical psychology and two years of psychological counseling experience. Licensed as a Psychologist or license eligible in Georgia.

• Provide individual and/or group supervision to doctoral practicum students in evidence-based psychotherapy and cognitive assessment
• Collaborate with the clinical faculty to ensure supervision is developmentally appropriate and aligned with training competencies
• Participate in case conferences, training meetings, and program activities as needed
• Contribute to the maintenance of a welcoming, professionally excellent training environment

• Demonstrated competence in evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, or related modalities)
• Demonstrated competence in comprehensive cognitive assessments across the developmental span
• Experience supervising or training graduate-level clinicians
• Experience in a university training clinic or academic medical setting
• Familiarity with APA accreditation standards and practicum training requirements
• Interest in or experience with multicultural and diversity-affirming clinical practice
• Competence in treating a range of presenting concerns, including mood, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment-related difficulties

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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