School Psychologist (doctoral degree required)

Robert Louis Stevenson School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in New York City seeks a full-time School Psychologist for the 2025-26 school year. The ideal candidate will provide direct support to students and apply expertise in mental health to help students succeed academically and emotionally. This unique position emphasizes a deep integration of clinical expertise and scholarly excellence, offering the opportunity to foster meaningful growth among students with complex emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to both academic engagement and emotional support.
• Clinical experience with adolescents including evidence-based interventions required.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct intervention and counseling to students.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate student records.
• Facilitate weekly therapeutic student groups.

Skills

Communication

Clinical intervention

Consultation

Education

Doctoral degree in School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology

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School Psychologist (doctoral degree required)

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Overview

At Robert Louis Stevenson School, we hold a unique position within New York City's education landscape, dedicated to nurturing students with emotional complexities alongside their academic endeavors. Our mission is not only about academic excellence but also about fostering emotional mastery, which is crucial for lifelong learning and success.

Overview

At Robert Louis Stevenson School, we hold a unique position within New York City's education landscape, dedicated to nurturing students with emotional complexities alongside their academic endeavors. Our mission is not only about academic excellence but also about fostering emotional mastery, which is crucial for lifelong learning and success.

About The Role

We are seeking a passionate, experienced full-time School Psychologist for the 2025-26 school year. As part of the School's clinical team, the School Psychologist provides direct support and interventions to students. The School Psychologist applies expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Within a dual-accredited school, the position is a unique professional opportunity to support a deep integration of clinical expertise and serious academics.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct intervention and counseling to students on demand and in crisis situations.
• Meet and facilitate conversations and planning with parents, teachers, and outpatient teams to discuss learning, behavioral, familial, and social challenges.
• Monitor student progress and maintain appropriate, accurate student records.
• Participate in admissions decisions through application reviews and interviews.
• Develop, present, and implement prevention, intervention, and psycho-educational programs and workshops for Stevenson staff.
• Participate in externally based student-planning meetings (e.g., CSE)
• Facilitate weekly therapeutic student groups.
• Supervise and provide constant feedback to Psychology interns.
• Other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the dual focus of academic engagement and emotional support, as outlined in Stevenson's educational philosophy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding clinical intervention, consultation, and assessment skills.
• Doctoral degree in School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology required.
• Must have a New York License.
• Clinical experience with adolescents required, including use of evidence-based interventions.
• Experience collaborating with schools required.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information and records.
• Humor, patience, poise, and an ability to purposefully balance structure and flexibility.
  
  

Salary: Annual salary range of $85,000-120,000.

To Apply: Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and a resume/CV to [e-mail]

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  Mid-Senior level

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