Jewish Child Care Association

Psychologist

Jewish Child Care Association$85K — $98K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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).
  • At least two years of experience in therapy and assessments.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
  • Preferred: Supervisory experience and expertise in ADOS-2.
  • Preferred: Fluency in Spanish or other languages and cultural competence.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Supervise APA interns and externs, providing clinical oversight and program development input.
  • Participate in recruitment, evaluation, and selection of psychology trainees.
  • Lead training seminars for staff and trainees.
  • Ensure adherence to OMH and OCFS regulations.

Benefits

  • In-person service delivery with some hybrid work options.
  • Opportunity to work with youth with diverse emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Involvement in program development and training within the agency.
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and mental health professionals.
  • Support in developing clinical skills through supervision and training.
Full Job Description
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

About Jewish Child Care Association

The Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) is a nonprofit organization that provides care and support to vulnerable children and families in New York City. JCCA offers a range of services including foster care, adoption, residential treatment, mental health services, and education programs. The organization was founded in 1822 and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected child welfare agencies in the country. JCCA is committed to providing high-quality care and support to children and families in need, and to advocating for policies and programs that promote child welfare and social justice.
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