[Hiring] Licensed Psychologist @Goldberg & LaRosa Psychology Associates

Role Description

Goldberg & LaRosa Psychology Associates is seeking licensed psychologists to join our practice as 1099 independent contractors to provide individual, neuro-affirming therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with autism, ADHD, and related neurodevelopmental profiles. This role focuses on clinically grounded, skills-informed therapy addressing emotional regulation, executive functioning, rigidity, anxiety, and functional independence. This is not Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and is not a coaching or compliance-based position.

Clinical Work

• Contracted psychologists provide one-to-one therapy that is:
• Neuro-affirming and trauma-informed
• Structured, practical, and evidence-based
• Focused on executive functioning, regulation, and internal barriers to functioning
• Appropriate for clients who have not benefited from traditional talk therapy alone
• Interventions commonly include:
• Executive functioning support (planning, initiation, follow-through, cognitive flexibility)
• Behavioral activation
• Adapted cognitive-behavioral strategies
• Emotion regulation and stress-tolerance interventions
• Support for transitions, uncertainty, and increasing life demands

Client Population

• Children, adolescents, and adults
• Autism spectrum profiles
• ADHD and executive dysfunction
• Anxiety, rigidity, overwhelm, and shutdown
• Cognitively capable individuals with functional impairment

Ethical Practice Model

• Psychologists do not provide therapy to clients they personally evaluated
• Evaluations and therapy are provided by different clinicians within the practice
• Clear role separation and ethical boundaries are maintained

Qualifications

• Required:
• Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
• Eligibility to practice independently in New York State
• Experience or strong interest in neurodevelopmental populations
• Commitment to ethical, evidence-based care
• Preferred:
• Experience with autism and/or ADHD across the lifespan
• Training in executive functioning or cognitive-behavioral approaches
• Comfort delivering structured, applied therapy
• Interest in collaborative, multidisciplinary practice

Independent Contractor Structure (1099)

• Psychologists operate as independent contractors
• Flexible scheduling and caseload size
• Contractors maintain professional liability insurance
• Compensation is fee-for-service and commensurate with experience
• Administrative and billing support provided by the practice

What We Offer

• Established referral base
• Administrative, intake, and billing support
• Professional, collegial environment
• Freedom to practice clinically without productivity pressure
• Clear boundaries between evaluation and therapy roles

To Apply

Please submit:

• CV
• Brief cover letter outlining clinical interests
• License information

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.