Position Overview: As a Psychologist at Priority Group Services, you will be instrumental in providing psychological assessments, interventions, and therapeutic support to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans.

Responsibilities:

• Psychological Assessments:

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to understand the emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents.

  • Utilize standardized testing and clinical interviews to inform diagnostic impressions.

• Individual and Group Therapy:

  • Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy to children and adolescents.

  • Collaborate with clients and their families to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team:

  • Work closely with psychiatrists, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate holistic care.

  • Participate in team meetings to discuss cases and develop integrated treatment strategies.

• Crisis Intervention:

  • Offer crisis intervention and support to clients during challenging situations.

  • Collaborate with the team to develop crisis prevention plans.

• Treatment Planning and Review:

  • Contribute to the development and review of individualized treatment plans.

  • Monitor and assess treatment progress, adjusting plans as necessary.

• Documentation:

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

  • Provide written reports and updates to the team as required.

Qualifications:

• Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in the state of New Jersey.

• Experience in child and adolescent psychology preferred.

• Strong assessment, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.