Psychologist

St. Anne Institute

Job Description

1. TITLE:                                   Psychologist

1. SUPERVISOR:                     Program Administrator Psychology Services

Clinical supervision will be provided by the assigned consulting psychologist.

1. HOURS PER WEEK:          40

1. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and interpret intelligence, personality, and other specialized psychological tests/instruments.
• Complete psycho-educational evaluations and assist in the formulation/modification of individual education plans (IEPs) where necessary.
• Conduct clinical interviews, review case histories, and consult with treatment teams for all assigned cases.  
• Analyze and interpret psychological data. Present information to parents/guardians and/or SAI treatment teams as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, treatment reviews, special treatment meetings, CSE meetings as appropriate.
• Assist in implementing effective intervention strategies to de-escalate behavior.
• Conduct in-service training regarding psychological testing and DSM-5 definitions.
• Collaborate with the Director of Education, Guidance Counselor, CSE Chairperson, and other clinical staff in the pre-placement/admission process of students.   
• Consult with Clinical Services, Education, Residential and Day Services Departments regarding treatment and educational programming issues.
• Keep abreast of the current trends and developments in psychological testing, clinical methods and techniques and theoretical issues.
• Develop behavioral treatment plans based on individual functional behavioral analyses.
• Provide individual and/or group clinical services to assigned students/clients from any of the agency’s clinical programs, including but not limited to Prevention, Child & Family Treatment Supports and Services (CFTSS), Runaway Homeless Youth Services, Residential & Educational/Vocational Programs.
• Assist CSE Chairperson in scheduling and coordinating CSE meetings and coordinating special education services.
• Attend Initial 30-Day School Meetings and specialized education meetings when necessary.
• Assist with transition planning and assessments.
• Attend clinical training and other trainings as recommended/required.
• Attend Clinical supervision meetings and individual supervision meetings as required.
• Adhere to the American Psychological Association, the NYS Justice Center and the SAI Codes of Conduct/Ethics
• Assume other duties as requested/required.

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