Preschool School Psychologist- Bronx

Essential Duties And Responsibilities: Provides psychological assessment on individuals annually in areas of intelligence and adaptive behavior. Develops a treatment plan and goals based on an assessment. Provides psychological services as prescribed by a treatment plan in behavior management, psychological counseling, crisis intervention, etc. Integrates therapeutic intervention techniques into programs or the home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff at team meetings, case conferences or other informal contacts. Records progress on all active cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate recommendations as changes occur. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews for purposes of planning, implementation, and monitoring of individual plans. Participates in pre‐admission evaluations. Assists with other duties such as arrival and dismissal, feeding, restroom use, and classroom management. Maintains equipment and orders supplies with the approval of the supervisor. Administers scores, analyzes, and interprets diagnostic tests in cognitive and emotional areas. Trains and instructs program staff in the utilization of goals, behavior management, interpretation of test results, etc. Keeps abreast of changes in the field. Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Excellent oral and written communication skills Good organizational skills Good interpersonal skills are necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, consumers, families and outside contacts. Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality Knowledge of standard psychometric assessment instruments i.e., Wechsler series, Stanford Binet Demonstrate sound judgment and the capacity to respond to unusual situations. Good personal computer skills and knowledge of appropriate software Must be willing to work at various program sites. EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCEMaster's Degree in Psychology NYSED School Psychologist Certification At least one year of comparable experience with the developmentally disabled. COMPENSATION $49.65/hour + Industry Leading Benefits! At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture. ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal‐opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and statuses are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process. AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate's qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.