A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
Psychologist The Frostig Center / Frostig School Pasadena, CA Job Details Full-time $40 - $45 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications School experience Computer operation Master's degree Working with students Psychology Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Frostig School Part-Time/Non-Benefit Eligible $40-45/HOURLY, 14 hours per week Job Description
PSYCHOLOGIST
Summary Provides psychological therapy and counseling services to school students, as well as support to our families within the school community. Functions as a member on an interdisciplinary team and supports staff and administration. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Provides direct psychotherapy and/or counseling to students currently enrolled in school, as well as to alumni who contract with Frostig via Frostig Beyond. Provides psychological support to staff, administration, and families of Frostig students. Allowing for cancellations, missed appointments, holidays, etc., completes a minimum of 95% of scheduled caseload hours. Attends Clinical Department meetings, as well as TEAM meetings scheduled by the school administration. Functions as an active member of an interdisciplinary team. Attends required team meetings. Consults with Frostig staff members as needed regarding direct services. Communicates with parents of students. Attends parent conferences when requested by staff and/or administration. Attends IEP meetings and Private Cycle meetings for students assigned to his/her caseload. Maintains clinical and attendance records. This Includes session notes, progress reports, IEP/Private Cycles goals and objectives, and other reports as necessary. Responsible for conducting Risk and Threat assessments when requested by staff, administration, or parents. Psychologists are mandated reporters and should follow all the pertinent protocols for reporting as needed. Forwards in a timely manner accurate attendance records for students in their caseload to the Finance Department billing. Conducts parent interviews as assigned and/or needed. Credentials, Certificates, Licenses Must have and maintain in good standing either a valid California license as a Psychologist, Social Worker (LMSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS)in Counseling and/or in School Psychology. Qualifications Master Degree, PhD, or Psy. Experience counseling school age children, or families and young adults. Experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Working knowledge of learning differences, IEP process, treatment plans, and goals.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret documents such as professional journals, policies and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment as well with parents and other professionals within and outside the Center.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Working knowledge of the Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Ability to effectively use the internet for research and communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth vision, color vision, close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-task, deadline-oriented environment. While performing the duties of this job, the individual must be able to regularly cope with and handle changes in directions and serious pressure. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Education:
Master's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Psychologist license, (LMSW), (MFT), or Credential (PPS) (Required)
