School Psychologist - Valatie, New York

Job Description

Job Description

Make a meaningful impact by supporting high school students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs in a dedicated 8:1+1 therapeutic program. Your expertise as a School Psychologist is essential in an environment focused on fostering resilience, improving coping mechanisms, and empowering students to reach their potential. As a valued collaborator, you’ll play a crucial role on a multidisciplinary team alongside educators, families, and fellow professionals.

In this position, you will:

• Deliver individual and group counseling to facilitate emotional regulation, healthy coping skills, and positive social interactions
• Collaborate closely with teachers, families, administrators, and related service providers to develop and ensure implementation of behavioral and therapeutic strategies
• Complete Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and design, monitor, and revise Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Assist with behavioral planning and perform student risk assessments in partnership with administration
• Provide timely crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, co-regulation, and, when needed, physical intervention in accordance with state and district protocols

Key qualifications and competencies include:

• Valid NYS School Psychologist certification
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as CBT and DBT
• Direct experience with crisis intervention, de-escalation, and restorative practices
• Demonstrated ability to perform FBAs and craft actionable BIPs
• TCIS training is preferred; a willingness to obtain district-approved crisis intervention and physical restraint training is required, as is the ability to implement these strategies in line with approved protocols

If you are passionate about making a difference for students with complex social-emotional needs and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we encourage you to submit your application today and help shape a supportive, positive future for our learners.

Compensation for this position ranges from $40.42 to $70.42. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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