Clinical Psychologist

Solterra Academy•New Britain, CT

2d•$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Solterra Academy, the Clinical Psychologist joins a large clinical team that includes Clinical Psychologists and social workers. The role collaborates with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, a BCBA, a psychiatrist, teachers, classroom support staff, nurses, and others. The multidisciplinary team provides individual and group therapy, family counseling, parent education and support, and crisis intervention. Clinicians can observe and assess students’ behaviors throughout the day in the milieu setting and support students’ progress through treatment without the time constraints typical of other outpatient settings. The work aims to foster an environment that is supportive, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to individual needs. The Clinical Psychologist provides clinical services including individual therapy, psychological assessments, crisis intervention, classroom consultation, individualized behavior planning, and case coordination. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, in office. Starting salary is $80,000+.

Requirements

Doctorate in Psychology.
Minimum of one year of supervised experience in a treatment setting for children and adolescents.
Demonstrated proficiency with assessment instruments, including cognitive assessments, projective measures, behavior rating scales, and adaptive rating scales.

Nice To Haves

Licensure by the Connecticut Department of Public Health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, score, interpret, and write formal integrated psychological evaluations for students aged 5–22.
Determine student eligibility or continued eligibility for special education services based on assessment results.
Present assessment outcomes at Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings to the student’s treatment team, parents or guardians, and the local educational agency.
Participate in feedback meetings with school staff and meetings with parents and guardians to address questions or concerns.
Provide clinical services to students and families, including individual therapy, family counseling, and parent education and support.
Provide crisis intervention and classroom consultation, and create individualized behavior plans.
Coordinate cases.