What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychologist position at JCCA?
Position Summary:
JCCA seeks a licensed psychologist to provide clinical interventions and supervision to doctoral students at our Westchester Campus. This role involves delivering evidence-based treatment, conducting comprehensive assessments, and contributing to program development. The psychologist will serve youth with emotional and behavioral challenges, including co-occurring Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, particularly at the Edenwald Center. The role also includes conducting psychological evaluations for the START program. This position requires in-person service delivery, with some hybrid work options.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Interventions:
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth with emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Conduct psychological assessments and provide feedback to treatment teams.
- Offer crisis intervention as needed.
- Supervision and Leadership:
- Supervise APA interns and externs, providing clinical oversight and program development input.
- Participate in recruitment, evaluation, and selection of psychology trainees.
- Training:
- Lead training seminars for staff and trainees.
- Develop and facilitate clinical training across the agency.
- Administrative Responsibilities:
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
- Provide consultation on youth placement appropriateness.
- Ensure adherence to OMH and OCFS regulations.
Qualifications:
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
- Licensed as a New York State Psychologist (Limited Permit acceptable for 1 year).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- At least two years of experience in therapy and assessments.
- Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supervisory experience and ADOS-2 expertise preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish or other languages and cultural competence is a plus.
Salary Range: $85,000 - $98,000
Salary : $85,000 - $98,000