Clinical Psychologist - Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Duties & Essential Functions:

• Comply with all requirements of 29I Licensure.
• Compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations including NYSED Guidelines.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of psychiatric diagnoses as they pertain to children and adolescents.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Department of Social Services, Family Court, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, and their various roles in the care of youth.
• Is knowledgeable about the continuum of care available to youth, with the strengths and weaknesses of each level of care.
• Shows an understanding of the needs of the consumers of psychological evaluation reports, including DSS, Family Court Judges, and CSE.
• Demonstrates an understanding of family needs and capabilities in providing for the care of youth with psychiatric/behavioral difficulties.
• Produces reports that are both professionally written and can be understood by the lay reader.
• Produces reports that are informative and provide all available sources.
• Provides consultation that reflects an understanding of both the staff and youth's abilities and limitations.
• Provides in-services that both educate and encourage staff to enhance their performance.

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree from A.P.A and or N.Y.S. Accredited University.
• Current N.Y.S. License as a psychologist.
• Expertise in clinical child, adolescent, and family psychology.
• At least three years of full-time post-graduate experience performing psychological evaluations and treatment for youth and families.
• Working knowledge of N.Y.S. Family Court, DSS, and nonprofit residential treatment services.
• Expertise in providing clinical supervision to master's-level clinicians.

Abilities and Working Conditions:  

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and run for moderate periods of time.
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license with a clean MVR.
• Must be able to perform restraints and maintain TCI certification.
• Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
• Hours vary, and you can expect to work 10 hours a week.

Pay : Negotiable 

Vanderheyden is committed to the National Sanctuary Model - a blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community.  The Sanctuary Model's focus is not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems that provide those services.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws