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Our psychologists enjoy lucrative compensation, generous benefits, and flexible work schedules. Please send curriculum vitae to: R.G. PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. P.C.. 303 Merrick Road, Suite 204, Lynbrook. NY 11563, Fax: 800-725-6380: or E-mail: rgpsychpc@aol.com Website: www.rgpsychological.com 110 EOE approved; emergency STANCE ABUSE REHAB FACILITY: Human Services, Inc., 419 W 25th St., Alliance, NE. Contract-basis position available for psychological services at CARF-accredited substance abuse treatment facility. Minimum qualifications include: doctoral degree in psychology and licensed to practice psychology in the State of Nebraska; working knowledge of addiction. Responsibilities ral sources, i.e., schools, law enforcement, social services, etc., as servic- include: direct psychoindirect services to refer- NEBRASKA PSYCHOLOGIST FOR SUB- academy.com. Attn: Amy Zink, Administrative Assistant. MONTANA CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST: Unique mental health private practice opportunity in beautiful Missoula, MT. Multidisciplinary and extremely wellrespected group has immediate opening due to unexpected relocation of co-founding psychiatrist. Looking for license-eligible clinical psychologist to become part of our office sharing arrangement. Established for 20 years, professional group of eight independent practitioners provides collegial relationships and active referral base. Located in a modern downtown highrise office building. Missoula is home to The University of Montana and provides year-round recreational and Send cover letter, and resume to: Phil Bornstein, Ph.D., at gc-po@ hotmail.com. cultural activities. tion, curriculum vitae, and name/ address/phone number of four references to the above address. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer. NEW HAMPSHIRE CHILD/ADULT cent, and/or adult neuropsychologist part-time to full-time, and child/teen/adult licensed clinical psychologist for 50 plus outpatient multidisciplinary collegial group practice. Licensed or license-eligible psychologists preferred, but consideration given to postdoctoral Candidates who are looking for long-term employment setting and the ability to transition from a postdoctoral position to staff psychologist upon licensure. Practice has strong affiliation with primary care family practice sites and large referral base located one hour from Boston, White Mountains, and Seacoast. Positions open in Nashua, Manchester, Hudson, Derry, and Merrimack offices. FFS income ranging from $70,000 to $90,000 in tax-free New Hampshire, based on experience and clinical hours worked. Health, dental, date anytime fall 2011 through July 2012. Send curriculum vitae to: Evan.Greenwald@counseling center.com, or fax: (603) 8830007. Website: www.counseling center.com. PIST: Seacoast, NH. Psychotherapy/sex therapy practice available in historic Exeter, close to beaches, hour by car/train to Boston, 1-1/2 hours to mountains. Excellent quality of life. Will provide smooth transition through introductions, referral sources, business practices in tax-free NH. Contact: (603) 7730190, or ejrowan@comcast.net. NEW JERSEY DIRECTOR OF AND PSYCHOLOGIST/SEX THERAdisability, 401K. Start NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST OR THERAPIST: Child, OUTPATIENT AND/ adoles- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–New Jersey Medical School. To qualify the candidate must have a minimum of five-years of postdoctoral practitioner/management experience in a medical or rehabilitation setting. The individual should have a promising record of progressive administrative responsibility, clinical excellence, and research productivity. Doctorate degree in clinical psychology or neuropsychology is required. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for license in New Jersey. Medicare provider eligibility required. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit a letter describing their career goals and interests, and curriculum vitae tute for Rehabilitation, Attention: Karen Dresher; fax: (973) 2436846; e-mail: kdresher@kesslerrehab.com; Phone: (973) 243-6855. www.kessler-rehab.com An Equal Opportunity Employer/M/W/D/V. NEW YORK THE DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AT PACE UNIVERSITY: NEUROPSYCHOLOGY: PSYCHOLOGY Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the number one rehabilitation hospital in the East is offering a unique opportunity for a fulltime neuropsychologist to combine clinical, administrative and academic interests in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The director will spend 60% of his or her time supervising a large and busy department, assuring high quality clinical services are delivered in a fiscally responsible manner in multiple locations. The remaining 40% of time will be dedicated to promoting and conducting clinical research and providing some direct patient care. The successful candidate will be recommended for an appointment to the faculty of the gree in school–clinical child psychology. 1) Assistant Professor, Developmental Psychology. We seek a faculty member who will develop a productive research program and is committed to graduate and undergraduate education. Minimum requirements include: a doctoral degree (required for faculty rank) and research in developmental psychology. Research area within developmental psychology is open. Position responsibilities may include: graduate and undergraduate teaching, academic advising, and research supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. 2) Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology or Combined Professional Scientific Psychology: Applicants must have completed an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or combined professional scientific psychology in which clinical training was a substantive area. An APA-accredited internship and licensed or license-eligible status are preferred. We seek a faculty member who will develop a productive scholarly research program within clinical psychology, and is committed to graduate and undergraduate education. Po- MONITOR ON PSYCHOLOGY • OCTOBER 2011 two full-time tenure-track assistant professor positions in 1) Developmental Psychology, and 2) Clinical or Combined Professional Scientific Psychology, each beginning either spring or fall 2012. The Department of Psychology offers an undergraduate major, master’s degrees in general psychology (M.A.) and school psychology (M.S.Ed), as well as an APA-accredited doctor of psychology (Psy.D.) deinvites applications for to: Kessler Insti http://www.PsycCareers.com http://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/ http://www.kessler-rehab.com http://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/ http://www.counselingcenter.com http://www.counselingcenter.com http://www.rgpsychological.com http://www.rgpsychological.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - October 2011

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011
President’s Column
Subtle and stunning slights
Contents
From the CEO
Live science on the showroom floor
Zimbardo re-examines his landmark study
Ready, set, mentor
Attention students and ECPs: Self-care is an ‘ethical imperative’
Suicide risk is high among war veterans in college, study finds
Psychotherapy is effective and here’s why
From toilet to tap: getting people to drink recycled water
What’s ahead for psychology practice?
A push for more accountability is changing the accreditation process
Peer, parental support prove key to fighting childhood obesity
Popular media’s message to girls
Bullying may contribute to lower test scores
A consequence of cuckoldry: More (and better) sex?
Manatees’ exquisite sense of touch may lead them into dangerous waters
Building a better tomato
How will China’s only children care for their aging parents?
‘Spice’ and ‘K2’: New drugs of abuse now on the market
Many suspects don’t understand their right to remain silent
In Brief
Boosting minority achievement
Where’s the progress?
And social justice for all
Helping new Americans find their way
Segregation’s ongoing legacy
A new way to combat prejudice
Retraining the biased brain
Suppressing the ‘white bears’
How to eat better — mindlessly
Protect your aging brain
Must babies always breed marital discontent?
Outing addiction
Flourish 2051
The danger of stimulants
Keys to making integrated care work
Is technology ruining our kids?
Facebook: Friend or foe?
The promise of Web 3.0
NIMH invests in IT enhanced interventions
Science Directions
Science Directions
PsycAdvocates work to safeguard key programs
The psychology of spending cuts
APA’s strategic plan goes live
Visionary leaders
Bravo!
Vote on bylaws amendments

Monitor on Psychology - October 2011