Child Psychologist
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About Us Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain's New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks: Tuition Assistance Program Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays) Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care) 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) Overview The Consulting Psychologist works in partnership with Social Services and Residential Life Services staff to provide psychological evaluations of children (ages 15-21) in our Child Welfare Residential Programs. HOURS: AS NEEDED/Part-Time/Flexible LOCATION: 337 East 17 th street, Ny, NY (option to be remote) CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: New York State Education Certification as a Psychologist. MAJOR DUTIES: The Psychologist completes comprehensive psychological testing on children and adolescents; administers, scores and interprets a wide range of tests including intelligence, perceptual-motor, adaptive (i.e. Vineland), projective (where indicated) and achievement tests; Evaluations are done within 45 days for children in our Rapid Intervention Center and annually in our Hard-to-Place Group Home. They are often required upon entry into foster care to assist with treatment and educational planning. They are also performed to evaluate need for step-up to higher or lower levels of care. The Psychologist provides clinical assessment and diagnostic formulations to assist in overall case management. QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in Psychology from an APA approved training program; minimum 2 years' experience; experience engaging at-risk youth. Familiarity with child welfare issues preferable. Must have excellent collaborative, written and verbal communication skills. Interest in working with children/adolescents. Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, trauma informed and youth development perspective. Additional Information Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.