The Shefa School is seeking a full- or part-time psychologist or social worker to join our strong, collaborative and growing mental health team for a temporary leave position. This position will work in our Lower School. The leave dates are August 18, 2025, through approximately mid-November 2025. If possible, the employee will be invited for a period of observation and training in May and/or June 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with and support the Lower School Social Worker
Consult with teachers on social-emotional-behavioral issues and classroom dynamics
Hold ad hoc meetings with students individually and in groups
Address conflicts and social issues as they arise
Run social skills groups and lunch groups
Provide referrals and collaborate with outside therapists and psychiatrists
Provide behavior management support and planning to teachers
Support Social-Emotional Learning programs
Participate in student case conferences
Lead case management
Teach weekly social skills classes
Assess, manage and share feedback about students’ behavior, attention, and social-emotional development
Communicate with and serve as a liaison to parents
Support crisis assessment and response
Participate on Committee on Special Education (CSE) reviews
Qualifications:
NYS licensed or license-eligible clinical or school psychologist or social worker (LMSW or LCSW)
Expertise in behavioral interventions with children and families required
School experience strongly preferred
Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups
Salary Range: Prorated based on an annual salary of $70,000 – $110,000
Please send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@shefaschool.org
More Information: https://www.shefaschool.org/job-openings/psychologist-social-worker-leave-position