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Job Description

The Psychosis Risk Program and Language Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a motivated licensed clinical psychologist for an Instructor-level faculty position to join our collaborative research team. We are a leading program in psychosis risk research, dedicated to advancing understanding of early indicators of psychosis and developing innovative approaches to improve identification and treatment. This position offers a unique blend of clinical, research, and leadership responsibilities. It is an ideal position for someone recently completing a postdoctoral fellowship or seeking to advance in academic clinical research.

In this role, you will work closely with Dr. Cheryl Corcoran, an internationally recognized expert and the Program Leader in Psychosis Risk, on NIH- and foundation-funded studies that integrate computational psychiatry and natural language processing. You will serve as a key clinical leader within the program, help shape research and training efforts, mentor trainees, and contribute to the care of adolescents and young adults at risk for psychosis.

We are a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values mentorship, collaboration, and career development. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about psychosis research, interested in both clinical and academic growth, and eager to be part of a program at the forefront of the field internationally. We also seek a candidate who is genuinely enthusiastic about guiding and supporting the next generation of clinicians and researchers.

Qualifications

+ Doctoral degree in psychology

+ Licensed in NY or eligible for licensure.

+ Preferred experience with Clinical High Risk (CHR) and/or psychosis populations.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, and willingness to tackle complex tasks

+ Added bonus: Experience with coding, natural language processing, and NIH grant applications

Compensation range from 90K to 115K (not including bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits).

Please specify Job Title of interest and send the materials, listed below, to the following:

Physician Recruitment Department

Mount Sinai Health System

[email protected]

1. Cover letter (1 page max) explaining interest and relevant experience

2. CV/resume

3. Two letters of recommendation or reference contacts

4. An academic writing sample

Responsibilities

+ **Clinical Leadership**

+ Serve as clinical point person for all studies and program operations, including reviewing clinical reports, emergency and risk management, and supervising staff on clinical and diagnostic assessment

+ Oversee participant recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies, including community outreach and referral management

+ Provide consultation and coordinate with other mental health professionals regarding referrals and clinical recommendations

+ Option to provide direct patient care through Mount Sinai’s Faculty Practice Associates

+ **Psychosis Risk Program (Coping with Unique Experiences; CUE) Direction**

+ Collaborate with Dr. Corcoran in leading the Psychosis Risk Program (cuemountsinai.org).

+ Build and maintain partnerships with referring clinicians, schools, and community organizations

+ Manage incoming referrals to CUE

+ Lead CUE meetings to foster collaboration and growth

+ **Supervision and mentorship**

+ Direct the Psychology Externship in Psychosis Risk, providing training and supervision to the next generation of psychologists

+ Provide research and career mentorship to research staff and volunteers on completing their independent research projects and preparing them for doctoral programs or medical school

+ **Academic Research Contributions & Growth**

+ Author manuscripts and present your work at scientific conferences

+ Submit grants and pursue your independent line of research with mentorship and guidance from Dr. Corcoran and other senior faculty

+ Provide education and training throughout the Mount Sinai Health system, local community, and at national and international forums

+ **Grant and Project Management**

+ Assist Dr. Corcoran with pre- and post-award management of ongoing NIH and foundation funded studies

+ Oversee day-to-day study operations, from recruitment to dissemination of findings, with strong support from our research staff and leadership from Dr. Corcoran

+ Collaborate with the Grants & Contracts office on budgets, grant submission, progress reports, and compliance

Why Join Us?

+ Be part of a globally recognized research program in psychosis risk and computational analyses of language and behavior

+ Develop specialized expertise in psychosis risk

+ Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that prioritizes mentorship, professional development, and career advancement

+ Gain experience across clinical care, research leadership, grant management, and teaching

+ Develop your own line of research with guidance and encouragement from senior faculty

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.