Psychologist/School Psychologist
Family of Kidz is hiring and has immediate openings! If you enjoy working with children in an engaging and high-energy environment, apply now!
Details about this opportunity:
- Fee for service Psychologist or School Psychologist
- Farmingdale, NY
- Available during and after school hours (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; 8am-4pm)
- Compensation: $200-$250 per evaluation
- Please note this is an average. Rates are determined by services provided, professional experience, and license/certifications held.
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What we have to offer YOU:
Family of Kidz Part Time offerings include:
*New for 2024, 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, Legal and Pet Insurance)*
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- Full-Time Opportunities Available
- Team Building events
Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychological evaluations and social/developmental histories for children of various ages
- Conduct autism diagnostic evaluations for children of various ages
- Utilize research-based assessment tools such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition (ADOS-2); 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
- Provide recommendations and assist therapeutic teams in designing interventions
- Participate in treatment, feedback and team meetings
- Maintain positive communication between supervisors, employees and families
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards
- Provide group and individual counseling/parent training, as mandated by a student’s IEP
- Participate in IEP Conferences, annual reviews and other special 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
- Master's Degree in School Psychology
- Certified School Psychologist
- ADOS-2 trained highly preferred
- 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
Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!
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.
