Part-Time Psychologist

MercyFirst; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,063; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive of $1500 after 500 hours

Job summary

A not-for-profit human services agency in New York is seeking a Part-Time Psychologist to provide psychological services to youth in care. The role demands expertise in trauma treatment and psychological assessment, requiring a Ph.D. or PsyD and a valid NYS Psychologist License. This position offers flexible hours with a salary of $87.88 per hour, along with a $1500 hiring incentive after 500 hours of work. The agency values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Psychologist License.
• Experience in trauma treatment and psychological assessments.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory record.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services to youth in care.
• Conduct psychological evaluations using various tests.
• Report on client behaviors and emotional disturbances.

Skills

Trauma treatment

Psychological evaluations

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology

Job description

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Agency Background

MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential.

LOCATION: Brooklyn

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health Services

SCHEDULE: Part-Time / In Office

$1500 HIRING INCENTIVE

Agency Background

MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential.

Program Background

Behavioral Health Services fosters an environment of clinical care driven by the physical and emotional needs of the clients and families we serve. These services are carefully assessed and administered through best practice by qualified professionals for optimal health outcomes.

Position Summary

Provide a full range of psychological services to all youth in care. Reports to Clinical Director.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or PsyD. required, with a specialization in Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology with NYS Psychologist License. Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients
• Use accepted techniques of assessment and intervention demonstrating competency in trauma treatment
• Conduct psychological evaluations such as but not limited to:
• Weschler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence- Second Edition (WASI-II)
• Wide Range Achievement Test- Fourth Edition (WRAT4)
• Complex Trauma Exposure Assessment (CTEA)
• Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends, Trouble (CRAFFT)
• PHQ-9
• BASC-3
• Provide leadership and clinical insight to treatment teams and provide clinical input into treatment planning as necessary.
• Prepare progress notes within 24 hours of client encounters.
• Work collaboratively with other departments including Health Office, Care Management, Foster Care, etc.
• Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic, emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances.
• De-escalate emotional and/or physical outbursts using therapeutic crisis intervention strategies.
• Understand and apply knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and co-workers.
  

10 Hours per week

Hourly Salary-$87.88

$1500 hiring incentive after 500 worked hours

MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

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Employment type

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