Location: Great Neck, NY
Employment Status: W2, Full-Time, In-Person
Compensation: $140,000–$180,000 Annually
What We Do
The Bio Behavioral Institute (BBI) is an outpatient mental health clinic specializing in treating OCD and related disorders including BDD, body-focused repetitive disorders, anxiety, mood, trauma, autism spectrum, and other co-morbid conditions. At BBI, we’re more than just a clinic—we’re a movement for change. For over 45 years, we’ve pioneered the treatment of OCD, BDD, and anxiety-related disorders, earning a reputation as a thought leader in the space. Through cutting-edge research and personalized care, we’ve helped over 4,000 individuals lead richer, more fulfilling lives.
What You’ll Do
As a Licensed Psychologist, you will provide evidence-based care to individuals with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, your role will include delivering individual, group, family, and couples therapy, as well as participating in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Half your time will involve collaborating with a team of therapists to treat shared IOP patients.
When clinically appropriate, exposure exercises can involve out-of-office and home visits—guiding patients through real-world situations that trigger their symptoms and working through them in real time, which we believe leads to better outcomes.
At BBI we foster a safe, creative environment that encourages innovation to achieve patient outcomes. Beyond patient care, you’ll have the option to contribute to advancing the field by actively engaging in research to push evidence-based treatment forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Individual and Group Therapy: Utilize evidence-based practices such as CBT, ERP, DBT, ACT, CPT, CBT-ED, and PE to treat individuals with OCD, BDD, anxiety, and related disorders. Applicants need a strong foundation in CBT and a directive approach with patients.
- Participate in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Provide therapeutic interventions for higher-severity cases, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. A significant part of this is engaging in ERP therapy both in and out of the clinic.
- Comprehensive Patient Assessments: Perform diagnostic evaluations, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress over time.
- Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams: Work alongside other clinicians and administrative staff to ensure coordinated care and optimal treatment outcomes.
- Contribute to Program Development: Assist in refining and improving treatment protocols based on the latest research and clinical outcomes.
- Mentorship and Supervision: Depending on experience, provide guidance and supervision to early-career clinicians or trainees.
- Engage in Professional Development: Stay updated on the latest research and advancements in treating OCD and related disorders.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Education: Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) from an accredited program. School psychologists with a doctoral degree and clinical experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Licensure: Must hold a current license to practice psychology in the state of New York. Multiple state licenses are a plus.
- Clinical Experience: Demonstrated experience with a CBT-forward approach to care using evidence-based methods.
- Therapeutic Expertise: Familiarity with other evidence-based approaches as evidenced by clinical work, publications, or conference presentations. Examples include ERP, DBT, ACT, CPT, PE, and CBT-ED.
- Interest in OCD and Related Disorders: Expressed dedication to treating OCD and related disorders, eating disorders, ASD, mood disorders, anxiety, or body image disorders—and an interest in addressing the co-morbid interactions between these.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working with higher-severity populations and going out in the community to provide ERP treatment for patients.
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively engage with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional and empathetic manner.
BBI Values
- Care Deeply
- Stay Humble and Open
- Get Results
- Team Up
- Be Creative and Flexible
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with High-Acuity Patients: Background in hospitals, residential, or inpatient settings treating complex disorders such as eating disorders, personality disorders, or autism spectrum disorders.
- Academic Contributions: Research, publications, or presentations related to OCD, anxiety, or other related disorders.
- Connections to Academic Programs: Training programs at universities with a strong emphasis on evidence-based CBT.
- Collaborative Spirit: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented clinical environment.
- Commitment to Evidence-Based Practice: Proficiency in implementing and adapting the latest research to clinical settings.
What We Offer
- Unmatched Expertise: Learn directly from and collaborate with industry experts like Dr. Fugen Neziroglu and Dr. Sony Khemlani-Patel, known for their extensive research on OCD, anxiety, BDD, and related disorders.
- Pioneers in OCD Treatment: Not just treating but looking to continue to push evidence-based treatment forward through research and training. Working to develop the next generation of therapists.
- Career Growth: Heavy focus on training and expectation to be at the cutting edge of current therapeutic approaches.
- Supportive and Regular Supervision: Opportunities for supervision, training, and support.
- Impact: You’ll be supporting patients as they re-enter and participate in their lives again. This is life-changing work.
- Culture: Our team IOP approach creates a collaborative environment. You share cases and approach treatment as a team, developing deeper relationships with your peers and real support.
- Benefits: 401(k), flexible time off, medical and vision insurance.
How to Apply
Please send your CV to khemlani@biobehavioralinstitute.com. Letters of recommendation and a letter of interest are welcome.
Bio Behavioral Institute is an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives because we know this only makes us better. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications.