Psychologist - Suffolk County, NY

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Life Insurance

PTO 25-28 days

Job summary

Family of Kidz in New York is seeking a Doctoral- or licensed psychologist to conduct evaluations for children at homes and preschools across Suffolk County. Part-time fee-for-service or potential full-time work with after-school hours.

Compensation is per evaluation, $200-$250 depending on services and credentials. You will write clear diagnostic reports, communicate with families and supervisors, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology or license in NY required.
• Experience evaluating children on the autism spectrum ideal.
• Preschool-age assessment experience preferred.
• Strong written diagnostic report writing skills.
• Good communication with families and supervisors essential.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and histories for children across ages.
• Administer and interpret standardized assessment tools.
• Write comprehensive diagnostic reports.
• Maintain positive communication with families and supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Participate in team meetings as needed.

Skills

Child psychology

Empathy

Written communication

Time management

Bilingual (bonus)

Education

Doctoral Degree in Psychology

NYS Licensed or Limited Permit

NY School Psychologist Certificate

Job description

• 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

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.

Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.

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.