How to Apply

• Strong prior training in clinical or pediatric psychology: Applicants should have completed two or more year-long practica/externships and substantial internship rotation(s) in child psychology. Formal graduate coursework and clinical didactics in this area are expected.
• Clinical experience with assessment and treatment of autistic youth. Competitive candidates have extensive experience administering gold-standard diagnostic measures (e.g., ADOS-2/ADI-R). Please be sure to describe your autism training experiences clearly in your application.
• A clear focus on working with children and adolescents, in prior training experiences, and in future goals.
• A record of meaningful participation and productivity in research. Completion of an empirical dissertation and formal coursework in statistics and research methodology in graduate school are required. Competitive candidates have peer-reviewed publications and strong skills in statistical analysis and are interested in continuing research on postdoc and beyond. 
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. CASD is committed to creating an inclusive environment and dismantling systems of inequity. We celebrate diversity in our trainees and our colleagues at all levels, promote cultural competence and seek providers who strive to contribute to our work with diverse and underserved populations. Applicants from all backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Dec. 16, 2022 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early application is encouraged.

We have an online portal for submitting your documents. You will be asked to complete our application form online and to upload your documents. If you start the application and want to leave and return later to complete it, please note your “Return Code,” and enter it (“Returning?” link at upper right of page) when you come back to the site later.

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• Letter of interest/personal statement addressing clinical and research interests, goals and perceived match to our program and focus area(s) of interest. Please include aspects of your background, experience and/or skills that demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two de-identified assessment reports written by the applicant

• Three letters of recommendation emailed directly from the recommenders. We do not accept letters sent by the applicant. Mailed hard copies should be signed across the seal of the envelope.
• Official graduate transcripts sent from your graduate institution(s), by mail or email.

Send letters of recommendation and transcripts to:

Cara Pugliese, Ph.D.
Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders 
15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 350
Rockville, MD 20850
Email

Interview Notifications

Applicants will be notified of their interview status no later than Jan. 9, 2023.

Interview Dates

Two or three individual interviews will be scheduled with staff members. Interviews for selected applicants will be conducted during the weeks of January 16th and 23rd.

Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.