Psychologist-Nassau County, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Psychologist

Details about this opportunity:

• Location : Evaluations in Homes and Preschools throughout Nassau County, NY
• Status: Part-Time, Fee for service or Full time potential
• Hours: Available during and/or after school hours
• Compensation: $200-$250 per evaluation.

**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:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological evaluations and social/developmental histories for children of various ages
• Utilize research-based assessment tools such as the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-Fourth Edition; Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-Fourth Edition; Conners Early Childhood Behavior Rating Scales; Behavior Assessment System for Children-3; Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
• Write a comprehensive and clear diagnostic and psychological report
• Maintain positive communication between supervisors, employees and families
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards
• Participate in meetings as needed 

About You:

If you have these attributes:

• Passionate to work with children, families and therapists
• Sterling values, high integrity, and high ethical standards
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management/organizational skills
• Act with humility and grace
• Empathetic & considerate of others
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

  And this background:

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology
• NYS Licensed or Limited Permit Psychologist
• New York State School Psychologist Certificate issued by the New York State Education Department
• Experience working with or evaluating children on the autism spectrum
• Experience evaluating preschool age children
• Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families
• Bilingual is a plus

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.