Clinical Psychologist

CGS Administrators, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate $90–$110

On-site Bronx/Manhattan

Interdisciplinary team

Flexible 10+ hours/week

Job summary

Catholic Guardian Services (CGS) is actively seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the Article 29i Clinic. The contract position involves providing developmental, psychological, and behavioral health services to children and young adults aged 4–23, with trauma-informed approaches and collaborative multidisciplinary care.

The role requires conducting comprehensive assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, and maintaining documentation in CGS’s EHR system.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
• Minimum of three years of professional experience with children, adolescents, and families.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, assessment, behavioral health, and trauma-informed practices.
• Understanding of foster care-related developmental and behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive developmental, psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional evaluations.
• Assess developmental delays, trauma-related symptoms, and caregiver-child relationships.
• Administer autism-related and developmental assessments (ADOS, CARS, Vineland or equivalents).
• Develop trauma-informed clinical recommendations and treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based therapies and behavioral consultations to youth and families.
• Collaborate with foster parents, biological parents, and clinical teams.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and reports for medically necessary services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in the agency's EHR system.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment and evaluation

Excellent communication

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

1780
1780 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10457, USA

• Pay or shift range: $90 USD to $100 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Clinical Psychologist – Article 29i (Contract)

Catholic Guardian Services

We provide help, create hope, and preserve dignity.

As one of the largest human services agencies in New York, Catholic Guardian Services (CGS) provides programs and services supporting child welfare, family stability, developmental disabilities, immigration, and mental health needs.

www.catholicguardian.org

Position Information

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist – Article 29i (Contract)
Program: Article 29i – Health Services
Location: Bronx and Manhattan, NY
Schedule: Contracted, minimum 10 hours per week; on-site appointments preferably Mondays or Fridays
Compensation: $90–$110 per hour, depending on relevant experience

General Responsibilities

Catholic Guardian Services is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated Clinical Psychologist to provide comprehensive developmental, psychological, and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 4 through approximately 23 receiving services through our Article 29i Clinic.

In this role, you will conduct developmental and psychological evaluations, assess cognitive and behavioral functioning, identify developmental needs, and provide evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment recommendations. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, caregivers, and families to support positive developmental and mental health outcomes for youth, including children involved in foster care.

This position also supports our Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) Program and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive developmental, psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional evaluations.
• Assess developmental delays, behavioral health conditions, trauma-related symptoms, and caregiver-child relationships.
• Administer developmental and autism-related assessments, including ADOS, CARS, Vineland, and other appropriate assessment tools. Training in ADOS may be provided.
• Develop individualized, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed clinical recommendations.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and behavioral consultations to children, adolescents, caregivers, and families.
• Collaborate with foster parents, biological parents, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Participate in clinical consultations, multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, and case conferences.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical evaluations, progress notes, reports, and documentation supporting medically necessary services.
• Maintain clinical records in the agency's electronic health record system.
• Ensure compliance with Article 29i, Medicaid, OMH, OCFS, HIPAA, and applicable agency standards.
• Meet agency-established productivity expectations, including 10 billable clinical service hours per week, while completing required documentation and administrative responsibilities.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, clinical reviews, and continuing professional development.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, School Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, psychological assessment, behavioral health, and trauma-informed practices.
• Understanding of the developmental, emotional, and behavioral health needs of children involved in foster care.
• Knowledge of New York State child welfare, OPWDD, behavioral health, and educational service systems.
• Experience conducting psychological and developmental evaluations and preparing comprehensive clinical reports.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and standard computer applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent clinical judgment.
• Ability to provide in-person services at designated agency locations in the Bronx or Manhattan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience working in child welfare, foster care, developmental services, healthcare, or behavioral health settings.
• Experience administering ADOS, CARS, Vineland, or similar developmental and autism assessment tools.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical teams and caregivers.

What Do You Bring to the Table?

• A passion for supporting the emotional, behavioral, and developmental well-being of children and families.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to develop thoughtful, individualized recommendations.
• A compassionate and culturally responsive approach to working with children and caregivers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to clinical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven team.

What Do We Bring to the Table?

At Catholic Guardian Services, we believe every child deserves access to compassionate, high-quality care and the opportunity to thrive.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation of $90–$110 per hour.
• A contracted schedule with a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Opportunities to contribute to specialized developmental and autism assessment services.
• A collaborative interdisciplinary environment.
• Meaningful work supporting children, adolescents, and families in foster care and the community.
• A mission-driven organization committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable youth.

Join Catholic Guardian Services and help us create hope, support healthy development, and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

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