Clinical Intake Coordinator/Research Assistant Position 

Begins Full-time Mid June 2025 

There is an opening for our next Intake Coordinator/Research Assistant position at the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy in NYC, beginning early April. This staff member screens prospective patients who are interested in pursuing cognitive-behavioral therapy. They provide a brief description of CBT and DBT, interview prospective clients on the phone, and screen them for assignment to the appropriate therapist. In addition, he or she collects payments, schedules patients, and performs other office responsibilities. 

The Intake Coordinator/Research Assistant attends weekly didactic case conferences and can attend weekend workshops when they are offered. This role is ideal for someone interested in pursuing graduate school for mental health (Ph.D., PsyD., Masters, medical school, etc.). 

Requirements: 

· NY based 

· Bachelor’s degree, preferably majoring or minoring in Psychology 

· Interest in clinical psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and/or adult psychopathology. 

· Outstanding interpersonal skills and organizational abilities · Someone mature, responsible, compassionate, and can multi-task 

· Available to come to the office from Monday – Friday (150 East 58th Street in Midtown Manhattan) 

To apply: 

Interested Applicants must email a copy of their resume/CV, a cover letter, and three references to Jane Kaiser at [email protected]. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jane Kaiser via email or by phone at (212) 308 – 2440. Applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is found. 

About our Institution and Dr. Robert Leahy:

The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy is an internationally recognized group of clinical psychologists and psychotherapists providing the highest quality cognitive-behavioral treatment for depression, anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, personality disorders, child and adolescent problems, and family and marital problems. We have a very active DBT program for individuals and groups. Founded in 1985 as the Center for Cognitive Therapy we have provided successful, caring, and highly professional treatment for thousands of patients. 

AICT is run by Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., who is recognized worldwide in CBT. Dr. Leahy is the PastPresident, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Past-President, International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, and Past-President, Academy of Cognitive Therapy and Clinical Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Weill-Cornell University Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is the author and editor of 29 books and the recipient of the Aaron T. Beck Award from the Academy of Cognitive Therapy