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BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES INC is Hiring a Psychologist Near Bronx, NY
Job Location
Pelham Bay Early Childhood Center - Bronx, NY
Salary Range
$60,000.00 - $63,600.00 Salary
Description
Provides individual play therapy to students with behavioral, social and emotional delays, as well as ongoing parent consultation on an as needed basis.
Provides consultation with teachers, teaching assistants, parents, related services staff, and administrators regarding social, behavioral, emotional and developmental issues as well as giving feedback about interpersonal dynamics when appropriate.
Provides psychological services to the classroom including but not limited to consultation, intermittent emotional curriculum, crisis intervention, and behavior management plans.
Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of programs in the classroom with regard to:
- Behavioral issues
- Emotional climate in the classroom
- Group dynamics
- Programmatic modifications
- Developmentally appropriate interventions
- Provides psychological evaluations, screenings, and updates on children referred to Birch, as well as those currently matriculated.
- Designs and implements group behavior management plans for all classrooms. Individual behavior management plans may be developed for severe management problems.
- Provides in-service training for staff and parents on relevant topics (e.g. child development, team dynamics, interpersonal problem-solving, etc.).
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Functions as a child advocate for children and families during the EI, CPSE, and/or CSE process.
- Attends and participates in departmental meetings, supervision and school meetings.
- Attends any and all additional meetings, activities or functions of the school as designated by supervisory staff.
- Maintains timely clinical documentation following ethical and clinical guidelines (e.g. written reports, therapy notes, etc.).
- Provides supervision of student externs as assigned.
- Maintains clean and organized work areas and common areas.
- open communication skills with others
- the ability to self-evaluate
- the ability to utilize supervision
- flexibility in all facets of the working relationship
- the ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others
- the ability to learn and utilize team building strategies
- Seeks to find and offer solutions to problems
- Demonstrates understanding of the various aspects and functions of our school.
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional and educational growth.
- Complies with all school policies and procedures and understands regulatory requirements.
- Serves as a liaison between the school and community agencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Master's Degree
Certificates & Licenses
NYS School Psychology certification.
NYS Psychology License
Experience
2-5 years working with pre-school aged students
Job Summary
Full Time
$87k-113k (estimate)
05/04/2024
05/17/2024
birchfamilyservices.org
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY
500 - 1,000
1975
MATTHEW STURIALE
$50M - $200M
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About BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES INC
Since 1975, Birch Family Services has served over 20,000 people with autism and developmental disabilities and their families throughout New York City. We have grown from a single classroom to a provider of educational and long-term supports in 30 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Our programs have expanded over the years and now include a wide array of individualized, person-centered services. Birchs programs have helped people with autism and developmental disabilities and their families navigate significant transitions across the life cycle for more than 40 years. Thr ...
oughout our history, we have demonstrated the ability to provide quality programs that support the individual needs of children, adolescents, and adults so that they can reach their full potential. We Employ: Teachers Certified in Special Education and Early Childhood Education Teachers Assistants Direct Support Professionals Day Habilitation Specialists Employment Support Specialists Educational Supervisors Job Developers Nurses Operations Coordinators Residential Managers School Administrators Shift Supervisors Licensed professionals in the following areas: Speech and Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, School Psychology, & Social Work
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