Bilingual Spanish Preschool School Psychologist- Queens

ADAPT Community Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 137,760,000 - 146,026,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading benefits

Job summary

ADAPT Community Network's Clearview School in New York is seeking a Preschool School Psychologist for a full-time, 12-month position (8am–3pm, Monday–Friday). Under general supervision, you will evaluate, diagnose, and provide therapeutic intervention for children with developmental disabilities.

You will develop treatment plans, collaborate with families and school staff, and monitor progress. Requirements include a Master's in Psychology, NYSED School Psychologist Certification, and at least

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology.
• NYSED School Psychologist Certification.
• At least one year of comparable experience with the developmentally disabled.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strict confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Knowledge of standard psychometric assessment instruments (Wechsler series, Stanford Binet).
• Good computer skills and knowledge of appropriate software.

Responsibilities

• Provides annual psychological assessments in intelligence and adaptive behavior.
• Develops treatment plans and goals based on assessments.
• Provides psychological services per treatment plan (behavior management, counseling, crisis intervention).
• Consults with parents/guardians and staff to integrate interventions.
• Records progress and monitors therapy status; makes recommendations.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews.
• Assists with pre-admission evaluations and other duties as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Psychometric instruments knowledge

Judgment / problem solving

Computer skills

Willing to work at various sites

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

NYSED School Psychologist Certification

Experience with developmentally disabled

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for a Preschool School Psychologist to join our team at our Clearview School, supporting children with developmental disabilities. This would be a full-time, 12-month position, Monday-Friday from 8am-3pm.

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides many services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees are committed to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Job Type

Full-time

We are currently looking for a Preschool School Psychologist to join our team at our Clearview School, supporting children with developmental disabilities. This would be a full-time, 12-month position, Monday-Friday from 8am-3pm.

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention in accordance with ADAPT Community Network (ADAPT) policies, the regulations, and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies and standards of the profession. Monitors treatment plans and progress. Conveys intervention techniques to others.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides psychological assessment on individuals annually in areas of intelligence and adaptive behavior.
• Develops a treatment plan and goals based on an assessment.
• Provides psychological services as prescribed by a treatment plan in behavior management, psychological counseling, crisis intervention, etc.
• Integrates therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or the home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences or other informal contacts.
• Records progress on all active cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate recommendations as changes occur.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews for purposes of planning, implementation, and monitoring of individual plans.
• Participates in pre-admission evaluations.
• Assists with other duties such as arrival and dismissal, feeding, restroom use, and classroom management.
• Maintains equipment and orders supplies with the approval of the supervisor.
• Administers scores, analyzes, and interprets diagnostic tests in cognitive and emotional areas.
• Trains and instructs program staff in the utilization of goals, behavior management, interpretation of test results, etc.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills are necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, consumers, families and outside contacts.
• Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality
• Knowledge of standard psychometric assessment instruments i.e., Wechsler series, Stanford Binet
• Demonstrate sound judgment and the capacity to respond to unusual situations.
• Good personal computer skills and knowledge of appropriate software
• Must be willing to work at various program sites.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in Psychology
• NYSED School Psychologist Certification
• At least one year of comparable experience with the developmentally disabled.

COMPENSATION:

$49.65/hour + Industry Leading Benefits!

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