Description
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This position is part of ACP Early Intervention, a division of Autism Care Partners.
- Looking for CPSE Evaluators in NYC, Long Island**
What You’ll Be Doing At Autism Care Partners
The CPSE Preschool Evaluation Department is actively seeking qualified School Psychologists to conduct preschool evaluations. Ideal candidates will:
- Demonstrate expertise in conducting psychological assessments for preschool-aged children.
- Follow best practices in psychological evaluation and reporting.
- Be proficient in administering and interpreting current standardized testing tools, including but not limited to:
- WPPSI (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence)
- Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development
- Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales
This is a great opportunity to support early childhood development and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.
Essential Functions
- Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and social histories using current, standardized tools (e.g., WPPSI, Bayley, Stanford-Binet).
- Contact parents within 48 hours of referral to schedule evaluations; psychologists create and manage their own schedules.
- Each evaluation you are responsible for conducting a social history with the parent and psychological evaluation of the child.
- Submit thorough, proofread reports within 5 days of the evaluation.
- Communicate effectively with parents and teachers, addressing concerns and gathering insights on the child’s functioning.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Competencies
- Sensitivity to developmental delays and family concerns.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Work Environment
This position operates in a child’s home, daycare, preschool or Head Start wherever the child is attending and psychologist schedules the evaluation at the appropriate setting. School psychologists need to understand and be sensitive to the various cultural differences and diversities exhibited within New York City. The parents must be informed as to where the evaluation is being conducted for their child.
Physical Demands
- Traveling from case referral to case referral.
- Carrying testing materials
Travel Required
School psychologists need to be willing to travel to a child’s home, daycare and preschool setting wherever the evaluator schedules the psychological evaluation to be conducted.
Education And Experience
A preschool psychological evaluator needs to be a licensed school psychologist with the completion of your master’s degree in the State of New York. If you are a bilingual school psychologist, you must have your bilingual extension.
- Master’s degree in school psychologist related experience.
- Bilingual Extension if applicable
Additional Requirements
- Employees in this role are considered essential workers as part of the critical infrastructure.
- No prior criminal history
OUR MISSION
Empowering families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care.
OUR VISION
Transforming lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care.
OUR VALUES
Clinical excellence: Our services are evidence based, outcome driven, effective, and high quality.
Collaborative: Our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide the best care. We create a relationship-driven, inclusive community where everyone’s ideas are welcome.
Optimism and hope: We maintain a positive attitude and bring our clients hope.
Inclusive: We value diversity and seek equity. We serve all communities, including many that are often underserved and under resourced.
Ethical: We act with integrity and transparency.
Disclaimer
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive list of all expectations, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; employees may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent an undue hardship.
