Testing Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

FARLEY-MANNING FAMILY GUIDANCE SERVICE TESTING PSYCHOLOGIST

Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood

9003 Weston Parkway

Cary, NC 27513

OVERVIEW

The Lucy Daniels Center is the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency provider of mental health services for children in the Greater Research Triangle area of North Carolina. Founded in 1989, the Center specializes in integrated psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches and provides clinical treatment to more than 500 children yearly through a range of programs.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Psychologist, Psychological Associate, or School Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team in a non-profit outpatient clinic and therapeutic school/day treatment setting. The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents, utilizing tools to evaluate ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, and other psychological and developmental concerns. There is extensive mentorship and clinical support in an environment grounded in a highly collegial and team-based approach.

Lucy Daniels Center is a truly unique entity in this country. It is unusual to have a community of 17 clinicians (clinical social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists) with great commonality of clinical perspectives working together in a close team approach. The Center also has a nationally recognized therapeutic elementary school; our clinicians provide psychotherapy in the school and work closely with the school team, providing another unique opportunity to understand a child in depth from multiple perspectives.

We are currently in the process of constructing a state-of-the-art new building to house an expanded Farley-Manning Family Guidance Service that will not only substantially increase the number of clinicians, but also bring LDC to another level of integrated care, as we will have a variety of developmental services such as speech pathology, occupational therapy, and educational specialists to contribute to our expanded, holistic approach, responding to the unique and varied needs of every child. We welcome your interest in joining our vibrant community. Hiring for this role is ongoing, and applicants are encouraged to apply at any time.

 

LDC’S SERVICES INCLUDE:

• Therapeutic classrooms for preschool through Grade 5 children at the Lucy Daniels School.
• Farley-Manning Family Guidance Service, providing onsite therapy for children and their parents.
• SecurePath, a comprehensive in-home mental health service for children birth-5 years old. SecurePath is delivered in conjunction with Wake County SmartStart’s initiative to ensure that emotionally at-risk young children have early intervention services to better prepare them for success in school and life.
• Lucy’s Link, providing observations and assessments for young children in the community.

· Resources and Support, Lucy Daniels Center skilled staff provide parenting groups, social skills groups, observations and assessments, caregiver workshops and support groups, and teacher training across North Carolina in partnership with organizations like the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas.

To learn more, please visit Lucy Daniels Center’s website at

JOB TITLE: Farley-Manning Family Guidance Testing Psychologist

REPORTS TO: Associate Clinical Director

DEPARTMENT: Farley-Manning Family Guidance Services

STATUS: Full-Time (40hr per week)

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

PAY: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The Lucy Daniels Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the people we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and organization need.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ATTRIBUTES

The Farley-Manning FGS Testing Psychologist would demonstrate a passion for and willingness to support the Lucy Daniels Center’s mission, vision, values, and work. The ideal candidate will possess sufficient experience to execute the responsibilities of the position and demonstrate the following skills:

· Administer, score, and interpret standardized psychological tests, including but not limited to: ADOS-II (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition), WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition), Rorschach Inkblot Test, Projective assessments

· Conduct clinical interviews and gather collateral information from parents, teachers, and other relevant sources.

· Provide clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports with diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.

· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, therapeutic teachers, and other professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.

· Communicate assessment results and recommendations effectively to families and other stakeholders.

· Participate in team meetings to discuss case conceptualization and contribute to program development.

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

· Stay updated on best practices, research, and advancements in psychological assessment and child/adolescent mental health.

· The candidate must have a health registry check in accordance with 10 NCAC 27 G.0200. and a criminal record check with fingerprinting.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) or Masters degree in Psychology from an accredited program.

· Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist, psychological associate, or school psychologist in North Carolina.

· Demonstrated experience with psychological assessments and report writing for children and adolescents.

· Proficiency in administering ADOS-II, WISC-V, Rorschach, and projective measures.

· Strong understanding of child development and psychopathology.

· Experience or strong interest in learning about psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories of development and treatment approaches.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience working in therapeutic school or day treatment settings.

· Familiarity with trauma-informed care and interventions.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits that include paid holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and ongoing supervision/consultation/training.

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