Senior Psychologist (Family Foster Care)
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Position Overview
Conduct assessments and therapy. Supervise other clinicians and/or students. Make treatment recommendations. Participate in the Clinical Treatment Team. Document in the electronic medical record in compliance with State, 29i, Medicaid/MCO and OMH guidelines and timelines.
Position Qualifications
Doctorate degree in clinical, school or counseling psychology; licensed as New York State psychologist with 5+ years of experience working in Foster Care. Experience as mental health professional with families and child/adolescent population. Foster care experience strongly preferred.
The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Psychologist will conduct clinical assessments and therapy while supervising students and clinicians. They are also responsible for making treatment recommendations and maintaining documentation in compliance with state and Medicaid guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a doctorate degree in psychology and be a licensed psychologist in New York State. A minimum of 5 years of experience in foster care is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Psychologist Career Context
Confidential Employer ranks #14 of 14 employers hiring Psychologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychology median $122k (middle half $89k–$133k)26 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in New York | 96 active | 1,749 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 24% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Psychologist listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Psychology pay trend | −1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Confidential Employer | #14 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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