Psychologist Coverage for a Maternity Leave SY 25-26 (salary range 86-95,000) 10 month position
Psychologist Coverage for a Maternity Leave SY 25-26 (salary range 86-95,000) 10 month position
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29-05-2025
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$ 86000 - 95000
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
29-05-2025
Job Description
Milestones Day School (Waltham MA) is seeking a talented and experienced licensed school or clinical psychologist (MA/MS CAGS Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology) to work with our students for 40 hours per week starting in September 2025 to cover a maternity leave (September 2025-June 2026). The caseload consists of approximately 12 students and 4 weekly emotional regulation groups. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm plus an additional paid 5 hours for extra planning on your own time. Services must take place onsite only (remote psychologists will not be considered).Milestones Day School has provided state-of-the-art evidence-based comprehensive educational and therapeutic programming for students with high-functioning autism and mental health challenges for the past 30 years. Just bring your enthusiasm and join our multidisciplinary team. This roles ideal candidate will have strong organizational and management skills and a strong fondness for our responsibilities include:General program management supervision and oversightProviding consultation/training periodically to Milestones staffProviding diagnostic & psychological assessments (including personality/projective assessments)Writing reports & effectively presenting information test results diagnoses & recommendations at meetings in a manner easily understood by the team (including family) & when appropriate the studentLiaison to students outside psychologists and psychiatristsProvide individual (approximately 12 students) & weekly small group therapy (classes up to 8 students) for 4-5 classroomsConsult with families occasionallyProvide crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate psychological treatmentEvaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modificationsAssess mental status (including suicidality) in students and develop plans based on findingsWrite IEP goals benchmarks and progress reports for the psychological aspects of the students IEPsContinue to keep up with professional development for current trends in the field (Milestones provides stipends for professional development)Requirements:Ph.D. Psy.D. Ed.D. in Psychology or Licensed School Psychologist (MA MS or CAGS)Licensed in the state of MassachusettsKnowledge and experience with a variety of assessment instruments including administration scoring and interpretationKnowledge and experience of a wide variety of psychological methods. Mindfulness DBT & CBT preferredKnowledge and experience with students who have autism spectrum disorders and various mental health challenges (e.g. anxiety OCD DMDD or ADHD etc.)Knowledge of special education systems and laws is preferredStrong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong organizational skills & experience with being a team playerStrong empathy and understanding of both students who have disabilities and parents who have children with disabilitiesExcellent critical thinking written and verbal skillsBenefits:Competitive salary6 weeks of paid Vacation 8 Sick days and 2 Personal days in addition to scheduled holidays. Earn 1 additional Vacation day after 1 year of service and up to 2 additional days for every year of service Insurance including Fitness Center Reimbursement and Annual Physical Exam BonusDental Insurance & Vision PlanOnsite Workout Facility401K Plan Long-Term Disability and Life insurancePaid Parental Leave and Pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountCommunity Service OpportunitiesHalf-day Summer FridaysWe supply all materials (no out-of-pocket expenses!)Tuition Discount at Regis College & Cambridge CollegeEmployer sponsored conference and workshop attendance for professional developmentSupportive and collaborative co-workersJob Type: Full-timePay: $86000.00 - $95000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insurance
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