POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING AND RESIDENCY

The goal of the NBI postdoctoral training program is to prepare residents for the independentpractice of psychology. We encourage postdoctoral residents to apply for licensure at the end of the training program.

Objectives during the training year include provision of direct patient care using cognitive behavioral therapy and participation in various training and supervision activities.

The focus of NBI’s program is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Mood Disorders, Tic Disorders, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and related conditions. Residents will be trained through didactic trainings, case discussion, individual supervision, shadowing and being shadowed while providing treatment, and review of video recorded sessions.

Didactic training may be tailored to resident need and interest, and will at a minimum include topics covering: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and its treatment, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and its treatment, Eating Disorders and their treatment, behavior therapy principles, and risk and crisis management. Residents will receive intensivetraining within the first month of the training year, and then monthly thereafter.

Case discussions will occur multiple times weekly, with a senior psychologist providing supervision. Residents are encouraged to participate in case presentations, treatment planning, and case management during these meetings.

Individual supervision will occur twice weekly, during which supervisors will review cases, provide individualized instruction in line with the resident’s and NBI’s goals for training, discuss professional development, and address other training-relevant issues as they arise.

Shadowing of the resident’s sessions by a supervisor, and shadowing of the supervisor’s sessions by the resident will occur, with discussion afterward, to help improve the resident’s skills. Shadowing will occur weekly during the first month of the training year, and at least monthly thereafter. If there are scheduling conflicts, video recordings of the resident’s sessions will also be used.

Assessment experience will be gained through shadowing at least one assessment conducted by the neuropsychologist, and participating in administering, scoring, interpreting, and report writing of one additional case.

Training Resources: NBI currently has psychologists (including a neuropsychologist), licensed mental health counselors, board certified behavior analysts, and registered dietitians, who work together on cases and provide training opportunities to residents. Licensed psychologists provide direct supervision to trainees and maintain professional practice responsibility for cases being supervised. Residents will be provided with laptops, office supplies, and designated workspace. NBI also provides various training materials such as books, articles, and training videos. Administrative staff are available to schedule resident’s appointments. NBI has testing materials for resident’s use.

Sites: NBI currently has two locations where treatment takes place. NBI is headquartered in Weston, Florida, where the majority of treatment and assessment occurs. NBI also has an office in Miami, Florida, where some patients receiving lower levels of care may be treated. Residents will spend the majority of their training in Weston, and may be asked to travel to Miami one or two days per week based on patient need.

Staff:

Katia Moritz, Ph.D., ABPP (Training Director) is a licensed psychologist in Florida, New York, Utah, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer at NBI, specializing in treating Severe Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is also the Founder of NBI Ranch - a residential supportive living program. With decades of experience, Dr. Moritz trains and supervises clinical staff. She develops cutting-edge programs and services for patients and families and consults on challenging and complex cases worldwide. She is on the Scientific and Clinical Board of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).

Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D., ABPP (Chief Psychologist) is Founder and Chief Clinical Officer at NBI and Founder at NBI Ranch. Dr. Hoffman is a Florida and New York licensed psychologist, and has authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), granted by the PSYPACT Commission. He is Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. He is on the Scientific and Clinical Board of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Following over three decades of practice, his primary role has shifted to consulting on challenging cases worldwide, elevating training for NBI’s clinical staff, and developing leading-edge programs and services for patients and families. His clinical focus is on treating anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with complex co-occurring issues, such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and eating disorders.

Ciana Mickolus, Psy.D. (Associate Training Director) is a licensed psychologist in Florida and New York, and has authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), granted by the PSYPACT Commission. She earned her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Mickolus specializes in treating obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and eating disorders/disordered eating. In addition to treatment, she also provides training, individual supervision, and group supervision.

Wilfredo Rivera, Psy.D. (Clinical Director of NBI Coral Gables) is a licensed psychologist in Florida and has authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), granted by the PSYPACT Commission. He earned his doctoral degree from Carlos Albizu University. Dr. Rivera uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies with Spanish and English-speaking patients. In addition to treatment, he also provides training, individual supervision, and group supervision.

Stephanie Munio, Psy.D. (Supervisor) is a licensed psychologist in Florida and has authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), granted by the PSYPACT Commission. Dr. Munio earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University. She completed her post-doctoral residency at NBI in the Fall of 2024 and then worked as a licensed clinician. Dr. Munio treats patients with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body and eating concerns. She also leads the group supervision for postdoctoral residents and NBI Ranch residential counselors.

Applicants will have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree before beginning their postdoctoral training, and they must have received the doctoral degree from an APA/CPA-accredited program.

Applicants will have completed their predoctoral internship from an APA/CPA-accredited program.

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, copies of relevant publications, a letter from the applicant’s internship Training Director that an APA-accredited internship will be completed prior to the desired start date of the residency program, and a letter from the applicant’s graduate Training Director that the applicant’s doctoral degree has been awarded or that the dissertation defense is scheduled prior to the start date of the residency program.

Please send application materials to careers@nbiweston.com

$52,000 plus $2,000 for approved trainings

Eligible for Group Health Insurance on the first of the month after 90 days of employment (currently BC/BS PPO/HMO) 50% paid by Employer/50% deducted from Employee’s pay pre-tax deductions

Eligible for paid holidays after 90 days of employment

Residents receive some federal holidays

Residents receive 10 days/80 hours of PTO after 90 days of employment

Residents receive three sick days

Residents receive three days off for licensure preparation and exam

Residents will receive written evaluations quarterly during their training. Evaluations will be based on direct observation of work, review of written work, case presentations, discussion of clinical interactions, review of videorecorded sessions, and comments from other staff. Due process procedures will be initiated if a resident does not meet performance expectations. Residents may also initiate grievance procedures at their discretion.

Satisfactory completion of the postdoctoral training program meets postdoctoral supervised practice requirements for licensure in the State of Florida.