Details
Posted: 21-Mar-24
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000-100,000
Categories:
School Counseling
Required Education:
Doctorate
Being a Stevenson School Psychologist means using one's professional expertise to propel the school's dynamic intersection of academic and therapeutic priorities.
About Stevenson
The Robert Louis Stevenson School’s mission is to promote the emotional mastery needed for learning and living, bringing students into a strong academic and therapeutic environment and propelling them towards postsecondary independence and success. The program provides every student individually formulated support in a structured and respectful environment. Stevenson teaches students how to succeed and prepares them to meet the challenges of post-secondary education and everyday life.
Stevenson serves 80 students in grades eight through twelve. Seventh grade applicants who are ready for college preparatory coursework may also be considered.
Stevenson students are intelligent, social, resourceful, and creative. Many have demonstrated significant achievement in areas of particular interest. They may be struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) adjustment problems, anxiety, depression, learning differences, or interpersonal difficulties.
The School Psychologist is an overtime exempt full-time position. As part of the School's clinical team, the School Psychologist provides direct support and interventions to students. The School Psychologist applies expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. The School Psychologist reports to the Clinical Director.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Direct intervention and counseling to students on demand and in crisis situations. Empathically listen to student concerns, assess problems, and plan goals and actions.
- Meet and facilitate conversations with parents and teachers to discuss learning, behavioral, familial, and social challenges.
- Monitor student progress and maintain appropriate and accurate records on students who use clinical services.
- Work in collaboration with faculty, families, and outpatient facilities in the treatment of students.
- Participate in admissions decisions, help review applications for enrollment, and interview students and parents.
- Develop, present, and implement prevention, intervention, and psycho-educational programs and workshops for Stevenson staff.
- Participate in externally based student-planning meetings (e.g., CSE)
- Coordinate the implementation of therapy programs with external consultants.
- Facilitate weekly therapeutic student groups.
- Supervise and provide constant feedback to Psychology interns.
- Other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as needed.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
- Commitment to Stevenson's mission.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding clinical intervention, consultation, and assessment skills.
- Doctoral degree in School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology required.
- Must have a New York License or be working toward New York Licensure.
- Clinical experience with kids and adolescents required, including use of evidence-based interventions.
- Experience collaborating with schools required.
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information and records.
- Humor, patience, poise, and an ability to purposefully balance structure and flexibility.
Salary
Annual salary range of $80,000-100,000.
To Apply
Interested qualified applicants should e-mail a cover letter and a resume/CV to rlsjobs@stevenson-school.org
The Robert Louis Stevenson School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, height, or weight. In addition to federal law requirements, Robert Louis Stevenson School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
About Robert Louis Stevenson School
The Robert Louis Stevenson School’s mission is to promote the emotional mastery needed for learning and living, bringing students into a strong academic and therapeutic environment and propelling them towards postsecondary independence and success. The program provides every student individually formulated support in a structured and respectful environment. Stevenson teaches students how to succeed and prepares them to meet the challenges of post-secondary education and everyday life.
Stevenson serves 80 students in grades eight through twelve. Seventh grade applicants who are ready for college preparatory coursework may also be considered.
Stevenson students are intelligent, social, resourceful, and creative. Many have demonstrated significant achievement in areas of particular interest. They may be struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) adjustment problems, anxiety, depression, learning differences, or interpersonal difficulties.
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