School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Schenectady, NY

School Psychologist

Details about this opportunity:

• Location: Various cases areas near Schenectady, NY
• Status: Part-Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential
• Hours: Available during school hours
• Compensation: $60-$70/hour

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 Psychoeducational evaluations; ADOS-2 Experience or training a plus.
• Provide counseling/parent training/direct therapy services, as mandated by a student's IEP, BIP or 504 plans
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and design behavior intervention plans and support programs
• Provide parents, teachers and families consultation to enhance child's ability to learn within the educational environment and development of community resources to meet needs
• Maintain positive communication between school staff, supervisors and families
• 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, high ethical standards
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management/organizational skills
• Act with humility and grace
• Empathetic & considerate of others

And this background:

• NYS Certified School Psychologist, Provisional or Permanent or Licensed Psychologist
• Master's Degree in School Psychology required
• Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families
• Bilingual preferred

Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

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.