Clinical Psychologist

This position also supports our Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) Program and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive developmental, psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional evaluations.

Assess developmental delays, behavioral health conditions, trauma-related symptoms, and caregiver-child relationships.

Administer developmental and autism-related assessments, including ADOS, CARS, Vineland, and other appropriate assessment tools. Training in ADOS may be provided.

Develop individualized, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed clinical recommendations.

Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and behavioral consultations to children, adolescents, caregivers, and families.

Collaborate with foster parents, biological parents, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Participate in clinical consultations, multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, and case conferences.

Complete accurate and timely clinical evaluations, progress notes, reports, and documentation supporting medically necessary services.

Maintain clinical records in the agency's electronic health record system.

Ensure compliance with Article 29i, Medicaid, OMH, OCFS, HIPAA, and applicable agency standards.

Meet agency-established productivity expectations, including 10 billable clinical service hours per week, while completing required documentation and administrative responsibilities.

Participate in quality assurance activities, clinical reviews, and continuing professional development.

Required Skills & Qualifications
Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, School Psychology, or a closely related field.

Minimum of three years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and families.

Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, psychological assessment, behavioral health, and trauma-informed practices.

Understanding of the developmental, emotional, and behavioral health needs of children involved in foster care.

Knowledge of New York State child welfare, OPWDD, behavioral health, and educational service systems.

Experience conducting psychological and developmental evaluations and preparing comprehensive clinical reports.

Proficiency with electronic health records and standard computer applications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent clinical judgment.

Ability to provide in-person services at designated agency locations in the Bronx or Manhattan.

Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Experience working in child welfare, foster care, developmental services, healthcare, or behavioral health settings.

Experience administering ADOS, CARS, Vineland, or similar developmental and autism assessment tools.

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical teams and caregivers.

What Do You Bring to the Table?
A passion for supporting the emotional, behavioral, and developmental well-being of children and families.

Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to develop thoughtful, individualized recommendations.

A compassionate and culturally responsive approach to working with children and caregivers.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to clinical documentation and regulatory requirements.

The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, mission-driven team.

What Do We Bring to the Table?
At Catholic Guardian Services, we believe every child deserves access to compassionate, high-quality care and the opportunity to thrive.

We offer:

Competitive compensation of $90–$110 per hour.

A contracted schedule with a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Opportunities to contribute to specialized developmental and autism assessment services.

A collaborative interdisciplinary environment.

Meaningful work supporting children, adolescents, and families in foster care and the community.

A mission-driven organization committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable youth.