Clinical Psychologist – Division of Family Guidance

 Full time, details below

The Clinical psychologist is a full time 40-hour per week staff position.  The responsibilities of the position include providing forensic clinical assessments and treatment of adolescents.  The position interfaces frequently with the Family Court.

Job Responsibilities:                

• Conduct Court-ordered psychological evaluations for youth pre and post adjudicated for a variety of offenses. These assessments are conducted in both an outpatient setting and in the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center.
• Conduct Court-ordered psychosexual assessments of post adjudicated youth involved in sexual offenses.
• Conduct clinical assessments of youth referred by the Court or as part of the law enforcement diversion process.
• Appear in Court upon request to provide mental health perspective on assessed youth.
• Conduct psycho-educational and or clinical individual and group sessions.
• Attend case management meetings and staff meetings.
• Carry a caseload of individual patients and provide group therapy.

Schedule:                            

• 40 hours per week, weekdays, will include evening hours.

Education Requirements:

• Doctoral Degree in psychology.

Other Requirements:

• Experience working with adolescents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under time deadlines.
• Computer literacy (MS Excel and Word).
• Clinical license preferred but not mandatory, supervision towards licensure available.
• Forensic experience preferred

What we offer:

• Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Enrollment into the state pension system
• Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement and training/certification opportunities
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

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