School Psychologist

Academics West is an accredited therapeutic day school in Brooklyn seeking an Assistant Clinical Director to oversee clinical operations. Applicants must hold a New York State psychology license and have expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based interventions.

The role provides psychotherapy to students in grades 1–12, who commonly present with anxiety or depressive symptoms and mild to moderate learning issues. The Assistant Clinical Director reports to the Assistant Head of School and Clinical Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and behavioral programming: Oversee crisis intervention, behavioral management, classroom, schoolwide and individual behavior plans; review incidents to reduce recurrence; train staff in functional behavioral assessments and intervention plans; lead community meetings on prosocial behavior; and coordinate student medication self-administration schedules.
• Supervise clinical staff and trainees: Guide newer clinical staff; supervise postdoctoral fellows, psychology interns and externs; lead weekly group supervision and support didactic meetings; coordinate annually with the Northeastern Regional Externship Match System; and maintain a high-quality training program and therapeutic services.
• Provide student care and clinical leadership: Maintain a caseload of at least five students using evidence-based treatment; consult with teachers, administrators and families on student and community concerns; participate in new-student intake and admissions decisions; report relevant concerns to senior administration; and present expertise through the Community Lecture Series.