Clinical Psychologist - Consultant

About the role

Vanderheyden is committed to the National Sanctuary Model — a blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. The Sanctuary Model's focus is not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems that provide those services.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all requirements of 29I Licensure.
• Compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations including NYSED Guidelines.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of psychiatric diagnoses as they pertain to children and adolescents.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Department of Social Services, Family Court, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, and their various roles in the care of youth.
• Is knowledgeable about the continuum of care available to youth, with the strengths and weaknesses of each level of care.
• Shows an understanding of the needs of the consumers of psychological evaluation reports, including DSS, Family Court Judges, and CSE.
• Demonstrates an understanding of family needs and capabilities in providing for the care of youth with psychiatric/behavioral difficulties.
• Produces reports that are both professionally written and can be understood by the lay reader.
• Produces reports that are informative and provide all available sources.
• Provides consultation that reflects an understanding of both the staff and youth's abilities and limitations.
• Provides in-services that both educate and encourage staff to enhance their performance.

Requirements

• Degree from A.P.A. and/or N.Y.S. Accredited University.
• Current N.Y.S. 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 N.Y.S. Family Court, DSS, and nonprofit residential treatment services.
• Expertise in providing clinical supervision to master's-level clinicians.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and run for moderate periods of time.
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license with a clean MVR.
• Must be able to perform restraints and maintain TCI certification.
• Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.

Schedule

Hours vary, and you can expect to work 10 hours a week.

Pay

Negotiable