Post-Bacc RA Positions with Brown University Healthcare System

Position for 2 full-time Research Assistants (RA) are 

available in the Brown University Healthcare
System. The RAs will work with Jennifer Wolff’s research team and the Adolescent Mental Health Collaborative. These RAs will work on several different projects on topics such as preteen suicide, parenting practices that lower suicide risk, intervention studies for at-risk youth, and pediatric sleep and mental health. Opportunities also exist to help with diagnostic assessments on an adolescent inpatient unit and other clinical interactions with families.

DESCRIPTION:
These positions are well-suited for an aspiring clinical psychology graduate student interested in child and adolescent mental health, as it will provide first-hand experience: 1) conducting recruitment and research with families who have been through a recent mental health crisis, 2) conducting clinical interviews, 3) IRB procedures and communication 4) data management, preprocessing, and analysis. RAs will have access to the Adolescent Mental Health Collaborative training opportunities, which aim to improve youth mental health through coordinated research, treatment, and training: https://sites.brown.edu/AMHC.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Communicate with families and patients in a clinical research setting.
2. Conduct psychological assessments of youth and their parents.
3. Recruit and consent families for assessment and intervention research studies.
4. Maintain IRB records.
5. Manage REDCap databases
6. Collaborate with researchers to build and continue study protocols
7. Keep a flexible schedule to accommodate the schedules of research participants and research facilities, including afternoons and occasional evenings/weekend availability.
8. Perform other lab management duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Minimum bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, sociology, or another related field.
2. Ability to interact skillfully with clinical populations (children, adolescents, and adults).
3. A minimum of one year of experience in a research project or a related clinical setting is required (can be unpaid experience).
4. Experience with data capture systems (e.g., REDCap) or statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) is strongly preferred.
5. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize among multiple tasks.
6. Working knowledge of research methodology (e.g., ecological momentary assessment, psychophysiological assessment) is preferred but not required.
7. Bilingual preferred but not required.

HOW TO APPLY:
If interested, please email your C.V. and a cover letter describing the fit between this position and your background and goals to brownamhc@gmail.com .We are looking for a candidate to start October 1st if possible.

Post-Bacc Opportunity with The Learning and Cognition Lab

The Learning and Cognition Lab in UMD's College of Education 

is seeking responsible undergraduate,
postbaccalaureate, or graduate students with prior lab experience to assist with data collection. 

These hourly positions would start immediately and continue into the spring. All data collection will take place on campus. The study uses fNIRS to investigate spatial and verbal activation during mathematics calculations and problem-solving. 

Experience with neuroimaging is a plus. Interested applicants should send a resume/CV to Victoria Terry at valexa@umd.edu.

Full-time Post-Bacc Faculty Specialist Position with The Maryland Neuroimaging Center

Faculty Specialist/MRI Tech       

Maryland Neuroimaging Center at UMD
The Maryland Neuroimaging Center (MNC) at the University of Maryland College Park is seeking a full-time post baccalaureate faculty specialist for the Maryland Neuroimaging Center (MNC). The MNC FS, with the working title of MR Technologist, is expected to learn how to operate a Siemens 3T Prisma MRI machine, assist on research projects using the MRI machine and peripherals, assist the MR Physicist, as needed, in ongoing use and maintenance of the MRI machine and assist as needed with the administrative efforts of the center. This a full-time, contractual and benefits eligible position. Salary and benefits are competitive.

For more information about this full-time position, please go to
https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP/job/University-of-Maryland-College-Park/MRI-Tech-Faculty-Specialist_JR102014

Research Coordinator Position with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

The Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders 

for Children (COACH) is a clinical treatment
research program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that focuses on improving the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults suffering from anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette Syndrome (TS), misophonia, and related conditions. To achieve this goal, we integrate innovative technologies (e.g., virtual reality), psychophysiology (i.e., skin conductance, heart rate variability), and neurobiological research to answer treatment-oriented research questions.

We’re hiring a full-time Research Coordinator. The research coordinator is responsible for participant recruitment, data entry/management, and supporting the Principal Investigator in research-related activities (e.g., literature reviews, preliminary data analyses, manuscript preparation). Prior research coordinators have contributed to several peer-reviewed manuscripts and/or first-authored poster presentations at national conferences.

How To Apply:
To learn more about our work please visit our website (www.jhucoach.org). To apply for the position, please do so here (https://jobs.jhu.edu/job/Baltimore-Research-Program-Coordinator-MD-21205/1309328900/).

Paid, Part-Time PSYC 100 Post-Bac Support Position for Fall 2025! Section FC03 MW 4:30-5:45 pm

The Department of Psychology has a part-time, paid position to support one Introduction to Psychology
(PSYC 100 FC03) course section for the Fall 2025 semester.

The position is a Contingent I contract for up to 10 hours per week for the Fall 2025 term. 

Responsibilities include:
-Overseeing the setup of classroom supplies, materials, and technologies.
-Facilitating classroom discussions and activities.
-Independently leading weekly discussion section meetings.
-Grading of writing assignments.
-Managing some aspects of the course ELMS page and administration (grades, emails, etc.)
-Meeting with individual students to discuss course, content and writing feedback.

Minimum requirements to be considered:
-Have graduated or will graduate in Spring or Summer 2025 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from UMD.
-Have earned at least an "A-" in PSYC 100 (or equivalent).
-Are available for class meetings on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:30 pm-5:45 pm. 
-Can offer evidence of high-level communication skills, particularly in writing, proofreading, and speaking.
-Can offer evidence of an organized, reliable work ethic and the ability to work independently as well as with teams of peers.
-Can offer evidence of technical proficiency with common software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canvas).
-Can be trusted with sensitive and confidential information.
-Are excited about the idea of leading groups of students through activities, reviews, discussions.
-Have completed training on the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (ter.ps/ferpa)

Strongest consideration given to candidates who:
-Took PSYC100 @ UMD
-Have prior teaching assistantship experience.
-Have experience mentoring, advising or assisting other students.

Application deadline: August 10^th or until position is filled. Class begins on Monday, September 8th.  

Instructions: 

Send the following to Dr. Benjamin Jones jonesb@umd.edu attached as a single PDF document.
-Professionally formatted cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your fit with the minimum and preferred qualifications.
-An updated resume or C.V.
-A copy of your unofficial transcript

Applicants can expect to be contacted the following week with more information about interviews, which can be held in person or via Zoom. 

Paid, Part-Time PSYC 100 Post-Bac Support Position for Fall 2025! Section FC04 MW 6:00-7:15 pm

The Department of Psychology has a part-time, paid position to support one Introduction to Psychology
(PSYC 100 FC04) course section for the Fall 2025 semester.

The position is a Contingent I contract for up to 10 hours per week for the Fall 2025 term. 

Responsibilities include:
-Overseeing the setup of classroom supplies, materials, and technologies.
-Facilitating classroom discussions and activities.
-Independently leading weekly discussion section meetings.
-Grading of writing assignments.
-Managing some aspects of the course ELMS page and administration (grades, emails, etc.)
-Meeting with individual students to discuss course, content and writing feedback.

Minimum requirements to be considered:
-Have graduated or will graduate in Spring or Summer 2025 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from UMD.
-Have earned at least an "A-" in PSYC 100 (or equivalent).
-Are available for class meetings on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm. 
-Can offer evidence of high-level communication skills, particularly in writing, proofreading, and speaking.
-Can offer evidence of an organized, reliable work ethic and the ability to work independently as well as with teams of peers.
-Can offer evidence of technical proficiency with common software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canvas).
-Can be trusted with sensitive and confidential information.
-Are excited about the idea of leading groups of students through activities, reviews, discussions.
-Have completed training on the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (ter.ps/ferpa)

Strongest consideration given to candidates who:
-Took PSYC100 @ UMD
-Have prior teaching assistantship experience.
-Have experience mentoring, advising or assisting other students.

Application deadline: August 10^th or until position is filled. Class begins on Monday, September 8th.  

Instructions: 

Send the following to Dr. Benjamin Jones jonesb@umd.edu attached as a single PDF document.
-Professionally formatted cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your fit with the minimum and preferred qualifications.
-An updated resume or C.V.
-A copy of your unofficial transcript

Applicants can expect to be contacted the following week with more information about interviews, which can be held in person or via Zoom. 

Post-bac Lab Manager Position with UMBC's Infant and Child Development Lab

The UMBC Infant and Child Development Lab, 

directed by Dr. Leher Singh, explores early cognitive and language development, with a focus on bilingualism and cross-cultural variation in early learning. We work with infants and children from birth to early childhood in laboratory, community, and international contexts. The initial appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of extension into a second year.

The Lab Manager will be a key contributor to the lab’s operations and research activities across four main areas, with a particular emphasis on coordinating international collaborations and supporting cross-cultural research:

Study Coordination & Data Collection
The Lab Manager will oversee all stages of data collection with infants and young children. Responsibilities include maintaining participant databases, recruiting families, scheduling and running study sessions both in the lab and in community-based settings. Statistical expertise is preferred.

Data Management & Dissemination
The Lab Manager will contribute to data processing, analysis, and dissemination. This includes organizing and cleaning data, conducting preliminary statistical analyses, and assisting with coding behavioral and language data.

Lab Administration
The Lab Manager will handle day-to-day administrative responsibilities, such as maintaining lab equipment, supporting IRB submissions, assisting with grant documentation, and updating the lab’s website and internal records.

This position is ideal for individuals considering future graduate study in psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, or a related field. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, detailing motivation and experience for this position, and CV to Dr. Leher Singh at lehers1@umbc.edu. The preferred start date is September 1, 2025. This is an in-person position.

Lab Manager Position with The Racial and Gender Health Disparities Research Lab

We are seeking a Lab Manager to join the Racial and 

Gender Health Disparities Research Lab directed
by Dr. Jioni Lewis in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education beginning in Summer 2025. We study the influence of discrimination (e.g., gendered racism) on the mental and physical health of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). We also examine resistance, healing, and protective factors that buffer against the harmful effects of discrimination, such as coping strategies, racial identity, and radical healing.

The individual who fills this position will be involved in all aspects of the research process and administrative duties related to managing a research lab. A time commitment of one year is preferred.

Duties include:
Coordinating multiple studies related to discrimination and health
Hiring, supervising, and mentoring undergraduate research assistants
Recruiting participants
Collecting and managing data
Conducting literature searches
Assisting with IRB management, grant applications, and lab and grant budget

This position requires a high degree of initiative, flexibility, maturity, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills. Professional development opportunities will be available. This position is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual interested in gaining research experience prior to graduate school in Psychology or related fields.

Required qualifications include:
A Bachelor’s degree
Prior experience with research in Psychology or a related field
Preferred qualifications include:
Prior research coordination, leadership, and/or management experience
Interest in the research topics and aims of the lab, including racism, sexism, and BIPOC communities
Prior experience with and/or interest in gaining independent research experience

How To Apply:
If you are interested, please email lewislab@umd.edu for application instructions.

Full-time Mental Health Program Associate Position with Capital Clubhouse

Now Hiring: Clubhouse Program Associate – Mental Health Community
Location: Washington, DC | Full-Time | Capital Clubhouse

About Capital Clubhouse: Capital Clubhouse is a welcoming, recovery-centered community for adults living with mental illness. Guided by the evidence-based Clubhouse model, we help our members achieve their goals in employment, education, housing, and wellness by working together in an inclusive, respectful environment.

About the Role:
As a Clubhouse Program Associate, you’ll be a generalist staff member—working side-by-
side with members throughout the daily life of the Clubhouse. You’ll support a wide range of
activities, including developing Transitional Employment opportunities in the community,
supporting members’ job goals, and helping with daily Clubhouse operations like outreach,
meals, or communications. No two days are exactly alike, but every day centers on
relationships, purpose, and shared responsibility.

What You’ll Do:

 • Collaborate with members on day-to-day Clubhouse work (kitchen, office, community
outreach, etc.)
 • Develop and support Transitional Employment (TE) placements, including outreach to
employers and job site coordination
 • Assist members with employment goals, including job search and on-the-job support
 • Help coordinate social, recreational, and wellness programming
 • Foster an environment of dignity, equality, and shared decision-making

What We’re Looking For:
 • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
 • Experience with vulnerable populations is a plus
 • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human services preferred
 • Comfort with technology: Microsoft Office, email, social media
 • Passion for mental health recovery, equity, and community-building

Why Join Us?
Capital Clubhouse is more than a workplace — it’s a community. You’ll join a small,
passionate team working to create opportunity, connection, and hope for people living with
mental illness. We provide training in the Clubhouse model and room for professional
growth.

How To Apply:
Send a resume and short cover letter to: amuhlbach@capitalclubhouseinc.org
Learn more at: www.capitalclubhouseinc.org

Senior Teaching Assistant and Associate Teacher Positions with The Ivymount School

Ivymount School is actively recruiting for our 

Senior Teaching Assistant and Associate Teacher Positions with a June start date. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm. Ivymount offers great benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Apply at this link: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Ivymount/

Ivymount is a non-public special education school located in Rockville, Maryland. Since our founding in 1961, Ivymount has been a leader in developing and delivering evidence-based special education services and programs to meet the evolving needs of our neurodiverse community. Ivymount provides staff with exceptional training and opportunities for professional growth in the areas of special education, psychology, and applied behavior analysis.  

Full-time Clinical Assistant Position with The Kennedy Krieger Institute NBU

Full-time Clinical Assistant Position   

Kennedy Krieger Institute Neurobehavioral Unit

The Clinical Assistant will provide direct care and supervision of patients admitted to the Inpatient Neurobehavioral Unit, implement written behavioral and educational protocols, and collect data on patient-specific target behaviors.

The Clinical Assistants work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities admitted to the inpatient NBU for treatment of severe problem behavior.

Apply https://jobs.kennedykrieger.org/baltimore-md/clinical-assistant-nbu-full-time-evening-shift-2500-hiring-incentive/A9910D999A4842E2BDC00189D7FAA1DC/job/

Description: 
The Neurobehavioral Unit primarily serves children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 21; however, we periodically admit individuals over the age of 21. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including: autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, intellectual disability, sleep disorders, feeding disorders, stereotypic movement disorder with self-injurious behavior, and various genetic, metabolic and chromosomal disorders. Patients are admitted for the assessment and treatment of severe behavioral problems.

Common types of behavioral problems treated on the NBU include:
Self-injurious behavior (SIB)
Aggression
Destructive or disruptive behavior
Bilingual (Spanish) candidates welcomed to apply!
Keyword: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Clinical, Pediatric, Psychology

Responsibilities
1. Review and implement a variety of patient-specific and general NBU written behavioral and educational protocols.
2. Accurately collect and clearly report data on specified patient behaviors; provide daily record of patient care activities.
3. Follow unit safety procedures using safe handling techniques and approved physical management procedures (including patient transport and blocking for both patient protections from self-injurious behaviors, and self-protection from staff-directed aggressive behavior) and ensure the safety of your surroundings.
4. Provide physical care (washing/bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, etc.) to all patients as appropriate to the patient’s level of adaptive skills and needs. Ensure patient has all appropriate personal care and treatment items at all times.
5. Implement patient’s daily schedule of unit activities and engage patient even during times of unscheduled specific activity; adhere to general unit schedule.
6. Utilize appropriate prompting sequence, as minimally as needed, to assist the patient to participate in task or activity at the highest level of independence; modify tasks to ensure maximum patient participation and engagement; assist in developing and implementing activities designed to increase target appropriate skills.
7. Maintain unit cleanliness and organization by replacing materials after use, returning supplies and materials to proper storage locations, ensuring safe, clean and well-supplied programming areas, cleaning up after self and patients and keeping areas free of extraneous materials.
8. Assist in training activities for newly hired clinical assistants, as needed.
9. Assist in the assessment of adaptive, leisure and self-help skills, potential reinforcers and problem behaviors, as needed.

Qualifications:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
Must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Must be physically present at the assigned job site.
Must have the ability to move about and work with children with severe behavioral disorders, including the ability to assume a variety of physical postures sufficient to interact with and manage patient behavior such as standing, walking, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting of materials, objects, and/or patients.
Must be able to lift and carry child, adolescent and adult patients and provide physical restraint according to protocol.

*May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood pathogens, and aggressive or combative patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to participate and pass Assaultive Behavior Management Workshop, safe transport techniques (patient lifting, carrying, etc.), and other employee competency trainings that are provided by department.

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
Six months of previous experience working with the developmentally disabled and/or individuals with severe behavior problems is preferred.

Benefits:
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.

The targeted staring salary/hourly rate for an entry-level candidate for this position is $17/h - $20/h.

Minimum pay range
USD $32,423.04/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $50,596.42/Yr.

Vacancy ID 11581
Job Location : Street 707 N Broadway
# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore
Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Full-time Project Coordinator/Faculty Assistant Position with The Social Learning and Decisions Lab

The Social Learning and Decisions Lab (https://sldlab.umd.edu/, PI: Caroline Charpentier) at the
University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking applications for a full-time project coordinator/research assistant (formal title: Faculty Specialist) to start in August or September 2025. 

Current research in the lab focuses on uncovering the behavioral and neural computations involved in human social and affective decision-making, with a strong interest in how individual variability in these processes relate to neurodiversity and psychopathology.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in preparation for a graduate career, and to play a crucial role in a NIMH-funded fMRI study as well as other smaller projects in the lab. The position is full-time (40 hr/week) for one year. Salary will be competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes health benefits.

Responsibilities:

-Screening, recruiting and testing participants for a large task-based neuroimaging (fMRI) study focused on examining multiple aspects of social learning in neurotypical and neurodiverse individuals (~50% effort)
-Assisting with other projects in the lab, including a study using naturalistic paradigms to better understand strategic thinking and trust. (~20% effort)
-Contributing to data analyses (especially data parsing and processing) for the above projects, conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications. (~10% effort)
-Recruiting, training and supervising undergraduate research assistants. (~10% effort)
-Managing day-to-day lab activities (shared accounts, participants payment, updates to lab website, IRB protocol amendments, maintaining/ordering equipment). (~10% effort)

Qualifications: 

-Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science or other related field (required)
-Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (required)
-Experience with recruiting and testing human participants through task-based (PsychoPy) and/or MRI studies (required)
-Good computational skills, including computer programming (R, Python, or Matlab) and data analysis/statistics (preferred)
-Interest in social neuroscience, behavioral economics, and/or computational psychiatry (preferred)
-Desire to work with neurodivergent populations (preferred)
-Experience with fMRI data collection protocols and fMRI data analysis (preprocessing, GLMs) (preferred)

How To Apply:

To express interest and/or for any question, please email your CV and a short email describing your fit to the position to Caroline Charpentier (ccharpen@umd.edu). The application portal and official job posting will be available soon through the University of Maryland.

Part-time Paid Python Programmer and Education Resource Developer for AI & Neuroscience Course

We are looking for an undergraduate student interested in neuroscience 

and artificial intelligence to hire
for a part time summer position this summer 2025. The position would be to help develop materials for a new 400-level course on AI & Neuroscience where students will review fundamentals of neuroscience and artificial intelligence and then apply Python tools to the analysis of neuroscience data. You would be working closely with Drs. Amanda Chicoli (Psychology/Neuroscience) & Brian Kim (Data Science) on this project.

FLYER

Requirements:
-Be familiar with the basics of artificial intelligence and at least one programming language
-Have taken an intro level neuroscience course
-Have an interest in education

What you get:
-$15/hr UP TO $1,000 (approximately 60 hrs of work)
-Flexible, remote schedule starting mid-June 2025
-An opportunity to build skills, knowledge and shape pedagogy

How To Apply:
If interested, please complete the following application: https://forms.gle/T4XdbKGVZTByE4eL7.

The application will remain open until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications submitted prior to May 25. Questions may be directed to achicoli@umd.edu.

Paid DEI Undergraduate Student Liaison Position

University of Maryland Department of Psychology
DEI Undergraduate Student Liaison

Are you passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion? Are you looking for student leadership roles in
the Department of Psychology? Apply to be the Department DEI Undergraduate Student Liaison for Fall 2025-Spring 2026!

Responsibilities:

-Serve as a student representative on the diversity committee
-Attend DEI Related events to boost student participation
-Meet Regularly with Assistant Chair for Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Monica Cushnie
-Hours for this position will vary

Qualifications:

-Must be an undergraduate psychology major @ The University of Maryland

-Must be able to commit to being in the role for a full academic year

How To Apply:

Please submit your application using this google form: https://forms.gle/asKLSScNpgewyypM6

Summer Job Opportunities with Pre-College Programs

Summer Job Opportunities with Pre-College Programs

Throughout the year, Pre-College Programs offer employment and volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in positively impacting youth.
Counselor Job Application
Summer Tutor Counselor Application

Paid Maryland Administrator Pathways Internship! Eligible for PSYC 389 Credit. Application deadline is 4/30.

Maryland Administrator Pathways (MAP) is a unique 

program that pairs students with an on-campus
unit and exposes them to the inner workings of the university. 

This paid internship is designed for students with an interest in a career in higher education administration and will offer rehire potential and post-graduation employment opportunities!

Through this program, you will learn how the university operates on a day-to-day basis, including how resources are allocated, how decisions are made, and how different departments work together to achieve common goals. You will have the opportunity to interface with staff from a range of departments, learn about multiple functional areas of the university, and receive training and professional development for career readiness!

This internship qualifies for  PSYC 389 Experiential Learning

As a participant in the MAP program, 

you will benefit from:

-One-on-one mentorship from experienced administrators on campus
-The opportunity to work on projects and initiatives that align with your interests and career goals.
-Monthly professional development workshops and networking events with other MAP interns and university staff.
-The chance to build relationships with key staff on campus and a cohort of like-minded peers, while gaining exposure to different areas of the university.

How To Apply:
If you are interested in applying for the MAP program, please click here to learn more and apply! The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the program, please don't hesitate to contact us at MAPintern@umd.edu.

Apply now to MAP your path to excellence in higher education administration!

Cornerstone Montgomery Virtual Info Session/Hiring Event: Monday 5/19 12:00 Noon

Cornerstone Montgomery Employer Information Session

Virtual Zoom Hiring Event

Monday, May 19, 2025

12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Register On Handshake  

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1741275/share_preview

Are you an Up and Coming or Recent Grad looking to put your Psychology Skills To Work Within a Mental Health Setting? Don't Miss This Event! Learn about Rehabilitation Counselor and Supported Employment Specialist Opportunities available with Cornerstone Montgomery and how to apply!

Cornerstone Montgomery is the largest and most comprehensive provider of Behavioral Health Services in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Part-time Clinical Assistant Position with Kennedy Krieger's Neurobehavioral Unit

The Clinical Assistant will provide direct care and 

supervision of patients admitted to the Inpatient
Neurobehavioral Unit, implement written behavioral and educational protocols, and collect data on patient-specific target behaviors.

The Clinical Assistants work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities admitted to the inpatient NBU for treatment of severe problem behavior.

Part-time Position 20 Hours Per Week

Apply on Handshake: https://umd.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9474785/share_preview or https://jobs.kennedykrieger.org/baltimore-md/clinical-assistant-nbu-part-time-evening-shift-1700-hiring-incentive/6D3A1E018F664DFDA2B8805E9FD93EBD/job/

Description:
The Neurobehavioral Unit primarily serves children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 21; however, we periodically admit individuals over the age of 21. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including: autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, intellectual disability, sleep disorders, feeding disorders, stereotypic movement disorder with self-injurious behavior, and various genetic, metabolic and chromosomal disorders. Patients are admitted for the assessment and treatment of severe behavioral problems.

-Common types of behavioral problems treated on the NBU include:
-Self-injurious behavior (SIB)
-Aggression
-Destructive or disruptive behavior
-Bilingual (Spanish) candidates welcomed to apply!
-Keyword: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Clinical, Pediatric, Psychology

Responsibilities:
-Review and implement a variety of patient-specific and general NBU written behavioral and educational protocols.
-Accurately collect and clearly report data on specified patient behaviors; provide daily record of patient care activities.
-Follow unit safety procedures using safe handling techniques and approved physical management procedures (including physical restraint, patient transport, and self-protection from staff-directed aggressive behavior).
-Provide physical care (washing/bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, etc.) appropriate to patient level of adaptive skills and needs.
-Implement patient’s daily schedule of unit activities and engage patient even during times of unscheduled specific activity; adhere to general unit schedule.
-Utilize appropriate prompting sequence, as minimally as needed, to assist the patient to participate in task or activity at the highest level of independence; modify tasks to ensure maximum patient participation and engagement; assist in developing and implementing activities designed to increase target appropriate skills.
-Maintain unit cleanliness and organization by replacing materials after use, returning supplies and materials to proper storage locations, ensuring safe, clean and well-supplied programming areas, cleaning up after self and patients and keeping areas free of extraneous materials.
-Assist in training activities for newly hired clinical assistants, as needed.
-Assist in the assessment of adaptive, leisure and self-help skills, potential reinforcers and problem behaviors, as needed.

Training:

Upon hire, you must be able to attend 2.5 consecutive weeks of FULL TIME This will be a combination of day and evening shift.

Research Coordinator Position with Notre Dame's BRAIN Lab

Research Coordinator
The BRAIN Lab (Breakthrough Research on Autism 

& Inclusive Neurodevelopment) at Notre Dame is
hiring a full-time research coordinator to start July/Aug 2025. This 1-2 year position would be ideal for individuals hoping to gain hands-on research experience and considering a doctoral program in clinical psychology, developmental cognitive neuroscience, or related fields.

Please apply by Fri, Mar 21 at this link by submitting:
a) a cover letter describing your relevant skills or experiences, and
b) a CV or resume

Any questions can be directed to Dr. Caitlin Clements at cclemen2@nd.edu

Responsibilities include: Recruiting, screening, and scheduling families for study participation;
Running study visits with young autistic and nonautistic children according to protocol
Maintenance of lab equipment and supplies, namely the EEG and eye tracking equipment;
Supporting the training and management of undergraduate students;
Administrative duties such as corresponding with the IRB, management of study compensation, website creation;
Data management, cleaning, processing, and analysis
Community outreach for recruitment, engagement, and dissemination

Successful candidates will show a strong interest in psychology research, interest in working with toddlers, older children, and their families, and passion for supporting autistic individuals. Desired skillsets include strong organizational skills, project management skills, behavior management skills, verbal and written communication skills, and professionalism.

Compensation: $22-23/hr, commensurate with experience

This is a full-time position for 1-2 years at the Notre Dame Shaw Center for Children and Families, which is a fabulous place to work with great colleagues, strong professional developmental opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere dedicated to supporting local children and families. South Bend, Indiana is 1.5 hours from Chicago and boasts a low cost of living, vibrant sports scene, and proximity to Lake Michigan beaches, dunes, and local hiking.

Full-time Post Bac Lab Manager Position with The Early Childhood Interaction Lab

The Early Childhood Interaction (ECI) Lab at the University of Maryland, College Park, directed
by Dr. Geetha Ramani, is looking for a new lab manager. Research conducted in the ECI Lab focuses on understanding the development of children's mathematics and problem-solving skills. The lab also focuses examining on how social interactions, play, and informal learning activities promote children’s mathematical and executive functioning development.

Description
Projects being conducted in the lab include understanding the role of the home environment on children's mathematical development, how correlates, such as executive functioning, influence how children learn math, as well as examining the benefits and unique processes of learning through joint play and activities. This position is for 1 year with a desired start date of June 2025.

Responsibilities/Requirements
Lab duties include preparation of study materials, mailing the materials to participants, participant recruitment and communication, and data collection for studies with children and adult participants both in-person and over Zoom. Responsibilities also include training and supervising undergraduate assistants, transcribing videos, cleaning/coding data, assisting with data analysis, organizing meetings, and assisting with IRB protocols.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree by the start date, with a preferred major in human development, psychology, cognitive science, education, or related fields. Successful candidates should have keen attention to detail and the ability to work with parents and children. They should also be able to work both independently and in collaboration with others as well as have strong multi-tasking and organizational skills. The ideal candidate would be someone who has an interest in mathematical development and/or the home learning environment and who is seeking additional research experience before pursuing graduate training. The candidate must have access to a car to assist with mailing materials to participants.

 
How To Apply:
Applicants should send: (1) a Cover Letter summarizing relevant experiences, skills, and interests; (2) a CV/Resume, and (3) Contact Information for 2-4 references. Please send your materials to Dr. Geetha Ramani (ecilab@umd.edu). Formal letters of recommendation are not required for the initial application and will only be requested for short-listed applicants. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Geetha Ramani (gramani@umd.edu).