Manhattan Day School, a Modern Orthodox Yeshiva day school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is currently seeking a full-time licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW, PhD, or PsyD) for our Early Childhood program. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in early child development, have excellent clinical skills, possess at least three years experience working with young children in a school or clinical setting, and collaborate well with both the Early Childhood staff as well as the Psychology Team.

Responsibilities: 

• Observe classrooms and students regularly to monitor social and emotional growth and need for intervention

• Support the Early Childhood Director in issues related to students’ psychosocial development

• Consult with faculty about concerns regarding students’ psychological, social, and academic functioning

• Coordinate parent meetings and collaborate with parents to address specific concerns; provide referrals when indicated

• Provide counseling, play therapy, and social skills training as needed

• Serve as a member of the Student Support Team: assess students, provide recommendations, and implement these recommendations when appropriate 

• Meet weekly with the Early Childhood Director and Director of Psychological Services

• Co-facilitate teacher professional development workshops

• Advance professional and clinical knowledge and skills through continuing education 

• Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, and confidential manner 

• Conduct admissions interviews and observations, and provide recommendations to admissions team

• For Psychologist candidates: Conduct brief psychoeducational assessments for incoming students.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Doctorate in School or Clinical Psychology

• New York State Licensure (LCSW or Licensed Psychologist)

• Preferred: at least three years experience working with young children in a school or clinical setting

Compensation - $80,000 - $90,000

To apply for this position please submit your resume to Dr. Pinny Feintuch pfeintuch@manhattanday.org