School Psychologist

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood School Psychologist for per diem employment to work with children who are 3-5 years old through Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Syracuse. Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child's natural learning environment, a family's unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicates and works with related agencies, community members, clients, families and co-workers.
• Establishes and maintains a rapport with clients/family members/caregivers and co-workers.
• Review client information prior to evaluation and complete necessary client forms in collaboration with family, other evaluators and current service providers.
• Complete IEP direct including goals, outcome summary and results.
• Gather outside information regarding child's performance in a variety of settings.
• Utilize Provider Soft to record notes and evaluation results and submit evaluation write up to team leader.
• Attends and participates in ongoing staff in-services and mandatory quarterly meetings.
• Attend CPSE meetings.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Master's Degree in School Psychology or Doctor of Psychology
• Evaluation and assessment experience required. Familiarity with a variety of preschool assessment tools.
• Effectively communicates via phone, e-mail, in public, and in large groups.
• Proficient on assessment tools necessary for evaluations.
• Works independently, manages time and prioritizes tasks appropriately.
• Strong organizational skills necessary
• Evidence of independence, initiative and forward thinking related to clinical expertise.
• Open to feedback and commitment to quality of provided services.
• Responds positively to suggestions/directions, maintains a flexible attitude and generates new ideas and process improvements.
• Maintains confidentiality of client records.

Benefits for this position:

• Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
• Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
• Mentoring is offered to all providers
• Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
• Flexible scheduling
• Work with a team of prof.

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