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Liberty Resources
Goshen, New York

School Psychologist

PsychologistPer Diem

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Job Description

We are currently seeking School Psychologists in the following areas:

Goshen, NY; Wappinger, NY; Sugar Loaf, NY; Ulster County

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic School Psychologist for per diem employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available.

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

  • Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
  • Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
  • Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
  • Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
  • Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

  • Master's degree in School Psychology required
  • Minimum of two years working with children in special education required
  • Certification in NYS as a School Psychologist required
  • Knowledge and experience administering standardized testing in the following areas: cognitive, achievement, behavioral/social-emotional and adaptive skills.
  • Experience using Frontline (formerly IEP Direct) to assist in developing IEPs.

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

  • Evaluations - Psychological: $180
  • Social History: $125
  • Observation: $40
  • CPSE meetings: $25

Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer 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.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, monitor, and track child progress while adjusting treatment plans to meet specific developmental goals. Maintain accurate records using an Electronic Medical Record system and provide detailed analysis and reports.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in School Psychology and a valid NYS School Psychologist certification. Candidates must have at least two years of experience working with children in special education settings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cognitive assessmentBehavioral assessmentSocial-emotional assessmentAdaptive skills assessmentIEP developmentElectronic medical recordsReport writingTreatment planningData tracking

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active School Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% 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).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of School Psychologist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 171 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Goshen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$500k
Median resident rent
$1,805/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Liberty Resources

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Benefits (FT only)
Retirement Package (FT only)
Sick Time Accrual
Mentoring
Unlimited CEU Courses
Flexible Scheduling
Biweekly Direct Deposit