Psychologist

ATC Nassau County•Lawrence, NY

45d•Onsite

About The Position

ATC Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced School Psychologist to join our growing team! The ideal candidate will have experience conducting psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), providing counseling and behavioral interventions, and collaborating with educators and families to support students with diverse learning, emotional, and developmental needs. As a School Psychologist, you will play an essential role in helping students overcome academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges while promoting their overall well-being and educational success. If your passion is helping children reach their full potential, we want to hear from you! For the love of children, advance your career with ATC Healthcare!

Requirements

Valid New York State School Psychologist Certification – Required
Master's degree, specialist degree, or doctoral degree in School Psychology from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working as a School Psychologist in a school-based setting preferred.
Experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations and administering standardized psychological assessments.
Knowledge of special education regulations, IEP development, and CSE procedures.
Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, ADHD, and emotional or behavioral challenges preferred.
Strong assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral management skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong clinical documentation and report-writing skills.
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to supporting children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations to assess students' cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
Administer, score, and interpret standardized psychological and educational assessments.
Identify students' learning, developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs and provide appropriate recommendations.
Participate in Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings and contribute to the development and review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Provide individual and group counseling to students in accordance with their IEPs and identified needs.
Develop and implement behavioral intervention strategies to support students' academic and social success.
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and assist with developing Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Provide crisis intervention and support students experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and interdisciplinary team members to develop effective student support strategies.
Provide consultation and guidance to school personnel regarding classroom behavior management and student mental health.
Monitor student progress and recommend modifications to interventions and support services as needed.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential psychological evaluation reports, counseling notes, and student records.
Ensure compliance with applicable New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations, IDEA requirements, and school district policies.