School Psychologist

PsychologistPer Diem

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$150/exam

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

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 in Madison County.

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 professionals that care about making a difference
  • Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
  • Job Type: Per Diem
  • Pay Rate: CPSE
  • Psych Evaluation: $150
  • Social History: $100
  • Educational Evaluation: $100

Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. Liberty POST offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Welcome to Wholehearted Health!

Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The School Psychologist will conduct preschool evaluations, develop IEPs, and provide direct therapy and family education. They are responsible for maintaining client records, attending CPSE meetings, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in School Psychology or a Doctor of Psychology. Previous evaluation and assessment experience with preschool-aged children is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentClinical evaluationCommunicationTime managementData recording

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active School Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

School Psychologist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSchool Psychologist median $103k (middle half $85k–$132k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
School Psychologist listings in New York102 active2,031 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 36% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Psychologist listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings490 in the last 30 days405 the 30 days before (+21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Liberty Resources

Individual and Family Services
Syracuse, NY
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health benefits and retirement packages available for FT positions
Sick time accrual based on NYS Sick time Laws
Mentoring offered to all providers
Unlimited CEU courses (ASHA, AOTA, APTA, CTLE accredited)
Flexible scheduling
Biweekly pay with direct deposit