Child & Adolescent Psychologist Consultant

Vanderheyden, Inc.; Wynantskill (NY); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vanderheyden, Inc. is seeking a licensed psychologist to provide comprehensive clinical evaluations and treatment for youth and families.

The role requires expertise in child, adolescent, and family psychology, supervision of master's-level clinicians, and knowledge of NYS Family Court and DSS workflows. Responsibilities include producing clear reports for DSS and Family Court, offering staff in-services, and ensuring adherence to licensure standards.

Formación

• Degree from APA and/or NYS-accredited university.
• Current NYS License as a psychologist.
• Expertise in clinical child, adolescent, and family psychology.
• At least three years of full-time post-graduate experience performing psychological evaluations and treatment for youth and families.
• Working knowledge of NYS Family Court, DSS, and nonprofit residential treatment services.
• Expertise in providing clinical supervision to master's-level clinicians.

Responsabilidades

• Comply with all requirements of 29I Licensure.
• Compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations including NYSED Guidelines.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of psychiatric diagnoses as they pertain to children and adolescents.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Department of Social Services, Family Court, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, and their various roles in the care of youth.
• Is knowledgeable about the continuum of care available to youth, with the strengths and weaknesses of each level of care.
• Shows an understanding of the needs of the consumers of psychological evaluation reports, including DSS, Family Court Judges, and CSE.
• Demonstrates an understanding of family needs and capabilities in providing for the care of youth with psychiatric/behavioral difficulties.
• Produces reports that are both professionally written and can be understood by the lay reader.
• Produces reports that are informative and provide all available sources.
• Provides consultation that reflects an understanding of both the staff and youth's abilities and limitations.
• Provides in-services that both educate and encourage staff to enhance their performance.

Conocimientos

Clinical child psychology

Adolescent psychology

Family psychology

Clinical supervision

NYS Family Court knowledge

DSS/residential services knowledge

Educación

Psy.D./Ph.D. as APA or NYS accredited

New York State Licensed Psychologist

Descripción del empleo

Vanderheyden, Inc. is seeking a licensed psychologist to provide comprehensive clinical evaluations and treatment for youth and families.

The role requires expertise in child, adolescent, and family psychology, supervision of master's-level clinicians, and knowledge of NYS Family Court and DSS workflows. Responsibilities include producing clear reports for DSS and Family Court, offering staff in-services, and ensuring adherence to licensure standards.