Psychologist

Responsibilities

School Based Role Purpose of Your Position Administer and interpret psychological tests and other assessments to evaluate student’s level of abilities for appropriate school placement. Provide psychological counseling for assigned caseload in compliance with IEP / IFSP mandates, with emphasis on non-verbal counseling and techniques. Obtain, integrate, and interpret information about behavior and identifying conditions related to learning for special needs students; provide positive behavioral interventions and supports. Act as a bereavement counselor and provide consultation to administration, staff and families. Serve on committees such as Ethics, Palliative Care, etc.

Job Functions Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Promote the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Elizabeth Seton Children’s and incorporates values into daily practice. Conduct psychological evaluations in accordance with Bureau of Early Intervention and New York State Education Department regulations. Use current and developmentally appropriate measures and interpret results.

Recommend appropriate school placement. Provide psychological counseling as mandated on Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) with emphasis on non-verbal counseling and techniques, and document all sessions according to NYS Education Department, Medicaid in Education, and Bureau of Early Intervention regulations. Write accurate and timely evaluations, quarterly progress reports, session notes and draft IEP documents in accordance with all regulations. Provide behavior management interventions including consultation, observation and functional behavioral assessments. Develop and implement behavior intervention plans.

Collaborate with school leadership to coordinate IEP meetings and participate in IEP and IFSP conferences. Assist staff in developing and implementing school routines for children and act as liaison with Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center to ensure continuity of care. Provide staff education on non-verbal counseling techniques. Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to psychology interns and present at conferences. Act as bereavement counselor for children, families and staff as needed.

Collaborate with school leadership to create and implement individual and school-wide Professional Development Plans that inspires personal growth, informs teaching practices and promotes understanding of the NYS Teaching Standards. Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other school policies…

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