Psychologist-Middle/Upper

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the Psychologist will include

• Partnering closely with the Upper School and Middle School administrative teams including principals and assistant principals, and working collaboratively with other administrators, the student support team, health and wellness educators, faculty, staff, and parents in support of student well-being;
• Providing consultation to faculty and staff on student psychosocial issues and adolescent development,offering short-term counseling, guidance, and treatment referrals and collaborating on social-emotional and student wellness programs across grade levels; and partnering with school leaders,faculty, families, and other stakeholders to assess student needs, develop and implement support plans, address academic and wellness concerns, and coordinate grade-level and school-wide interventions;
• Serving as a first responder to individuals and the community at large in time of crisis;
• Participating in the neuropsychological evaluation meetings and helping to provide appropriate recommendations;
• Maintaining timely, relevant and accurate notes and documentation;
• Continuing to enrich and evolve the counseling program to meet ever-changing student needs;
• Providing education and outreach to parents at each grade level (6-12) on adolescent development and emotional issues impacting their children;
• In collaboration with members of the student support teams, creating and implementing programs to provide education about the key socio-emotional issues students are grappling with including, but not limited to stress management, identity formation, healthy relationships, and the general physical, emotional, and mental wellness of high school students;
• Supporting the Mental Health Club advisors and student leaders as they plan and implement relevant events, including assemblies and special programs;
• Helping to support and/or implement grade-wide events including the Senior Transition Program, College Symposium Day, Grade Orientations, and assemblies;
• Consulting with Grade Deans about peer mentor programs;
• Teaching ethics and/or health classes as needed as they relate to mental health topics;
• Leading faculty discussions connected to the general physical, emotional, and mental wellness of high school students;
• Maintaining and updating protocols for the faculty on responding to students in crisis;
• Leading discussions for advisors around the role of the advisor and how to support students;
• Collaborating with psychologists/counselors connected to the 8th to 9th Grade transition;
• Ensuring confidentiality of student information as necessary;
• Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings;
• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and
• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Position Requirements

The successful incumbent will possess

• Ed.D, Ph.D, or Psy.D in clinical or school psychology or Certification in School Counseling preferred;
• New York State license and/or certification;
• Previous experience as a clinical supervisor preferred;
• Previous experience working with adolescents and families;
• Strong knowledge of the ethical and legal considerations related to school-based counseling practices;
• Demonstrated skills and competence in providing mental health services to individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds;
• Consistent documentation and clinical record keeping;
• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community;
• A commitment to cultural competency and to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students of all backgrounds;
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills;
• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;
• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks;
• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools);
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and
• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

To Apply All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org [http://www.ecfs.org/] to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.

EEO ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.