OPPORTUNITIES AT NYCAO

Postdoctoral fellowship 2026-2027

Length of Program: 12 month postdoctoral fellowship beginning in the summer or fall of 2026

Compensation: Competitive fee for service compensation. Estimated total compensation between $115,000-$198,000 based on monthly service volume.

New York City Anxiety and OCD (NYCAO) is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow interested in specializing in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.

About NYCAO

NYCAO is dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based treatment in a warm and compassionate environment. We specialize in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders in children, adolescents and adults. We are dedicated to fostering a warm and collaborative environment for clinicians that values professional growth and gold standard care.

Position Summary

The postdoctoral fellowship at NYCAO offers specialized training in exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Postdoctoral fellows will receive intensive training in ERP for OCD and in Coping Cat/CAT Project for child and adolescent anxiety disorders. Postdoctoral fellows will also conduct diagnostic interviews to establish DSM-5 diagnoses, create treatment plans and coordinate with a multidisciplinary treatment team. Postdoctoral fellows may have the opportunity to facilitate exposure and support groups. Postdoctoral fellows will be invited to participate in program development to the extent that they wish.

Candidates must have a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program and have completed an APA-accredited internship. Candidates must have a doctorate and NY State Permit by the start date. Strong candidates will have a solid foundation in evidence-based treatment and clinical experience with OCD and anxiety disorders as well as child and adolescent populations.

Qualifications

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Experience implementing evidence based interventions (CBT, DBT, ACT and/or ERP)
Experience providing treatment to children and adolescents
Experience treating OCD and/or anxiety disorders is preferred

Benefits

Competitive fee for service salary
Flexible schedule
Office space and telehealth platform
Billing and medical record software
Two hours of weekly individual supervision

To apply, please email your CV, a cover letter outlining your clinical experience and interest in the role and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Lara Rifkin at lrifkin@nycao.org

Application deadline Friday, December 5th, 2025