Psychologist - Suffolk County, NY

Family of Kidz; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 276,000 - 344,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (25-28 days)

12 Holidays including Winter break

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Team Building Events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz in Suffolk County, NY seeks a licensed psychologist to perform evaluations in homes and preschools. The role is part-time with fee-for-service or potential for full-time, with hours available during and after school.

You will administer assessments, write clear diagnostic reports, and maintain communication with families and supervisors. Compensation is $200-$250 per evaluation, with a comprehensive benefits program for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology required with NYS licensure or permit.
• School psychologist certification and experience with autism are preferred.
• Experience evaluating preschool children and working with families.
• Bilingual is a plus; strong communication and ethics are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and histories for children of various ages.
• Administer standardized tools and write clear diagnostic reports.
• Maintain positive communication with supervisors, families and schools.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and participate in meetings as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathetic

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral Degree in Psychology

NYS Licensed or Limited Permit Psychologist

New York State School Psychologist Certificate

Experience working with autism spectrum

Experience evaluating preschool age children

Minimum of 1 year experience with children and families

Bilingual is a plus

Tools

Wechsler scales

Bayley scales

Vineland scales

Conners scales

Job description

Psychologist

Details about this opportunity:

• Location: Evaluations in Homes and Preschools throughout Suffolk County, NY
• Status: Part-Time, Fee for service or Full time potential
• Hours: Available during and/or after school hours
• Compensation: $200-$250 per evaluation.

What we have to offer YOU:

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program

PART TIME BENEFITS:

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)*

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological evaluations and social/developmental histories for children of various ages
• Utilize research-based assessment tools such as the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-Fourth Edition; Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-Fourth Edition; Conners Early Childhood Behavior Rating Scales; Behavior Assessment System for Children-3; Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
• Write a comprehensive and clear diagnostic and psychological report
• Maintain positive communication between supervisors, employees and families
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards
• Participate in meetings as needed

About You:

If you have these attributes:

• Passionate to work with children, families and therapists
• Sterling values, high integrity, and high ethical standards
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management/organizational skills
• Act with humility and grace
• Empathetic & considerate of others
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

And this background:

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology
• NYS Licensed or Limited Permit Psychologist
• New York State School Psychologist Certificate issued by the New York State Education Department
• Experience working with or evaluating children on the autism spectrum
• Experience evaluating preschool age children
• Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families
• Bilingual is a plus

• Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.