Clinical Psychologists Needed
If you are a Clinical Psychologist/Treatment Coordinator who enjoys being part of a multidisciplinary team and is seeking to enhance life for the betterment of children in our program, we would like to hear from you. These positions are currently available at the League School a renowned children’s day treatment program providing skilled assistance to special needs students aged 5-21 and the Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery pre-school program.
Principal responsibilities for Clinical Psychologist at the League School include
Providing individual, group and milieu therapy treatment; Meeting and working with the parents of students to back up the school’s program and provide information about parenting techniques; Supporting and implementing students’ behavior plans; Works closely with other school staff to reinforce expectations for all students to ensure goal-directed and collaborative care; Monitors overall service delivery to students to ensure coordination and continuity
Principal responsibilities for Treatment Coordinator in JFTN preschool program include
The ideal candidate will work from a trauma-informed, attachment-based lens, and may have experience with behavior modification, DIR Floortime, performing Functional Behavior Analyses and creating Behavior Intervention Plans. This position involves physical intervention such as playing, holding and lifting children. Responsibilities also comprehensive documentation including psychological and/or social history evaluations and updates. Treatment Coordinators facilitate social-emotional groups, provide consultation with classrooms, family therapy, parent training, case management, and play therapy.
Education
PhD, or a PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a limited permit would also be acceptable.
Skills and/or Experience Required
Prior experience working with psychiatrically impaired children and adolescents and their families, preferably ones from a special needs population. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
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The League Education and Treatment Center is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities. Each day, we serve over 500 at-risk and underserved children and adults from all parts of the greater New York City area. We offer generous benefits including: health insurance, life insurance, 403 (b), sick time and vacation time.
