Psychologist

Position Overview: As a Psychologist at Priority Group Services, you will be instrumental in providing psychological assessments, interventions, and therapeutic support to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Psychological Assessments:
  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to understand the emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents.
  • Utilize standardized testing and clinical interviews to inform diagnostic impressions.
• Individual and Group Therapy:
  • Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy to children and adolescents.
  • Collaborate with clients and their families to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team:
  • Work closely with psychiatrists, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate holistic care.
  • Participate in team meetings to discuss cases and develop integrated treatment strategies.
• Crisis Intervention:
  • Offer crisis intervention and support to clients during challenging situations.
  • Collaborate with the team to develop crisis prevention plans.
• Treatment Planning and Review:
  • Contribute to the development and review of individualized treatment plans.
  • Monitor and assess treatment progress, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Provide written reports and updates to the team as required.

Qualifications

• Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in the state of New Jersey.
• Experience in child and adolescent psychology preferred.
• Strong assessment, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.