Apply NowPsychologist at Family of Kidz (View all jobs)Westchester County, NYFamily of Kidz is hiring and has immediate openings! If you enjoy working with children in an engaging and high-energy environment, apply now! Details about this opportunity:
Full Time Licensed Psychologist
Westchester County, NY
Available during school hours (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; 9am-5pm)
Compensation: $90,000
Please note this is an average. Rates are determined by services provided, professional experience, and license/certifications held.
What we have to offer YOU: Family of Kidz Full Time offerings include:
Generous Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program
Professional Development Assistance
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Team Building Events
Responsibilities:
Conduct psychological evaluations and social/developmental histories for children of various ages
Conduct autism diagnostic evaluations for children of various ages
Utilize research-based assessment tools such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition (ADOS-2); 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
Provide recommendations and assist therapeutic teams in designing interventions
Participate in treatment, feedback and team meetings
Maintain positive communication between supervisors, employees and families
Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards
Provide group and individual counseling/parent training, as mandated by a student’s IEP
Participate in IEP Conferences, annual reviews and other special 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
ADOS-2 trained highly preferred
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! 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.