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Birch Family Services
Bronx, New York

Psychologist (37124)

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $63K

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Riverdale Early Childhood Center - Bronx, NY 10463Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $60,000.00 - $63,600.00 SalaryJob Shift: Day

  • Provides individual play therapy to students with behavioral, social and emotional delays, as well as ongoing parent consultation on an as needed basis. Provides consultation with teachers, teaching assistants, parents, related services staff, and administrators regarding social, behavioral, emotional and developmental issues as well as giving feedback about interpersonal dynamics when appropriate. Provides psychological services to the classroom including but not limited to consultation, intermittent emotional curriculum, crisis intervention, and behavior management plans. Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of programs in the classroom with regard to: Behavioral issues Emotional climate in the classroom Group dynamics Programmatic modifications Developmentally appropriate interventions Provides psychological evaluations, screenings, and updates on children referred to Birch, as well as those currently matriculated. Designs and implements group behavior management plans for all classrooms. Individual behavior management plans may be developed for severe management problems. Provides in-service training for staff and parents on relevant topics (e. g. child development, team dynamics, interpersonal problem-solving, etc.). Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. Functions as a child advocate for children and families during the EI, CPSE, and/or CSE process. Attends and participates in departmental meetings, supervision and school meetings. Attends any and all additional meetings, activities or functions of the school as designated by supervisory staff. Maintains timely clinical documentation following ethical and clinical guidelines (e. g. written reports, therapy notes, etc.). Provides supervision of student externs as assigned. Maintains clean and organized work areas and common areas. Maintains appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team members, other staff, department members, supervisors, administrative staff, parents, and outside agencies and demonstrates the following skills: open communication skills with others the ability to self-evaluate the ability to utilize supervision flexibility in all facets of the working relationship the ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others the ability to learn and utilize team building strategies Demonstrates respect for families and children we serve and promotes a positive school community and culture. Seeks to find and offer solutions to problems Demonstrates understanding of the various aspects and functions of our school. Demonstrates a commitment to professional and educational growth. Complies with all school policies and procedures and understands regulatory requirements. Serves as a liaison between the school and community agencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education Master's Degree Certificates & Licenses NYS School Psychology certification. NYS Psychology License Experience 2-5 years working with pre-school aged students Bottom of Form Qualifications

EEO Statement Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychologist provides individual play therapy for students with delays and offers consultation to teachers, parents, and staff regarding social, behavioral, and emotional issues. Responsibilities also include conducting psychological evaluations, designing behavior management plans, and providing in-service training for staff and parents.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and hold NYS School Psychology certification along with a NYS Psychology License. A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience working specifically with pre-school aged students is required for this full-time position.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Teacher ConsultationChild AdvocacyStudent SupervisionSelf-Evaluation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist (37124) at BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychology — ranked against 1,743 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Psychology listings

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Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 14.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 83% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
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