Clinical Psychologist - Consultant

Vanderheyden, Inc.•Town of North Greenbush, NY

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist Consultant provides psychological evaluation, treatment, consultation, and staff education for youth and families. The role requires knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses affecting children and adolescents, the youth-care continuum, and the roles of the Department of Social Services, Family Court, and inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. The psychologist produces professional, informative evaluation reports that are understandable to lay readers and address the needs of consumers such as DSS, Family Court judges, and CSE. The position also provides consultation that accounts for the abilities and limitations of staff and youth, and in-services intended to educate staff and enhance their performance. The role requires compliance with 29I licensure requirements and applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including NYSED guidelines. The position works with a culturally diverse population and is part of an organization committed to the National Sanctuary Model, which promotes safety and recovery from adversity through a trauma-informed community.

Requirements

Degree from an A.P.A.- and/or N.Y.S.-accredited university.
Current New York State license as a psychologist.
Expertise in clinical child, adolescent, and family psychology.
At least three years of full-time post-graduate experience performing psychological evaluations and treatment for youth and families.
Working knowledge of New York State Family Court, DSS, and nonprofit residential treatment services.
Expertise in providing clinical supervision to master's-level clinicians.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to stand and run for moderate periods of time.
Valid New York State driver's license with a clean MVR.
Ability to perform restraints and maintain TCI certification.

Responsibilities

Comply with all requirements of 29I licensure and applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including NYSED guidelines.
Apply thorough understanding of psychiatric diagnoses as they pertain to children and adolescents.
Understand the roles of the Department of Social Services, Family Court, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, and other youth-care services.
Understand the continuum of care available to youth and the strengths and weaknesses of each level of care.
Address the needs of consumers of psychological evaluation reports, including DSS, Family Court judges, and CSE.
Understand family needs and capabilities in caring for youth with psychiatric or behavioral difficulties.
Produce professionally written reports that are understandable to lay readers, informative, and include all available sources.
Provide consultation that reflects the abilities and limitations of staff and youth.
Provide in-services that educate staff and encourage performance improvement.
Respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.