School Psychologist - ATC Nassau County
Lynbrook, NY
About the Job
ATC Healthcare Services, LLC of Nassau County is seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated School Psychologist to serve the staffing needs of our schools. ATC Nassau County has an IMMEDIATE NEED for a School Psychologist in Lawrence, NY.
ATC Nassau County seeks a certified and/or licensed psychologist who specializes in focusing primarily on addressing behavioral and learning concerns in children. The school psychologist will promote and work to support individual students through various developmental and mental health concerns. The psychologist will focus on assessing and testing those students who may qualify for additional services.
If your main goal is to help students overcome obstacles and succeed in life and school, this is the position for you!
For the love of children, advance your career with ATC!
RANGE: $48-$51/hr.
SHIFT: 8:30am-3:00 pm
AVAIL: PART-TIME/FULL TIME
Assignment: Multiple school locations and times available
LOCATION: Woodmere, Cedarhurst, Lawrence NY
Benefits
- Daily/Weekly payroll
- Bonus
- Direct deposit
- Competitive pay rates
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Multiple schedules and locations to choose from
- Great Supportive Team
- Great Corporate Culture
- Entrepreneurial Environment
- Employee Recognition – we appreciate you!
- Referral Program
School Psychologist will be responsible for:
- Providing direct support and interventions to student
- Improving student communication and social skills
- Assessing student emotional and behavioral needs
- Providing individual and group counseling
- Assessing diverse learning needs
- Implementing and promoting problem solving, anger management and conflict resolution
- Reinforcing positive coping skills and resilience
- Promoting positive peer relationships and social problem solving
- Monitoring student progress
- Consulting with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services.
- Working to find the best solution for each student and situation.
School Psychologist Qualifications:
- Must be licensed by NY State
- Nationally certified by the National School Psychology Certification Board (NSPCB) preferred.
- Resume submissions and in-person interviews are required.
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and personalities.
- Good listener
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism.
- A desire to work with children.
- Communicate effectively.
- Must be sensitive to the needs of individuals and able to handle stressful situations.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- A Great Team Player
ATC Healthcare Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.