Psychologist/Psychological Examiner - 4/2019

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE

St. Louis, Missouri

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of St. Louis (JF&CS) is seeking a

Psychologist/Psychological Examiner.

For nearly 150 years, JF&CS has offered compassionate support and practical solutions to help people in greater St. Louis navigate life’s challenges. Our professional staff assist the elderly, protect children at risk, provide food and services to those in need, support families, and enhance community connections. We serve people in need, inclusive of all ages, races, religions, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. JF&CS is a dynamic organization, with committed volunteers and talented staff dedicated to an inspiring mission.

Psychologist/Psychological Examineradministers, scores, and interprets psychological tests, including diagnostic assessment of cognitive abilities, academic skills, behavior, social, and emotional development and functioning, personality, and emotional disturbance.  The Psychologist/Psychological Examiner will prepare written comprehensive assessment reports with client recommendations and conduct feedback sessions with parents to communicate results of the evaluation and recommendations. 

Characteristics of candidates we are seeking:

• Passion for the JF&CS mission
• Smart, hands-on learner with outstanding writing and communication skills
• Excellent computer and database skills
• Results-driven and team-oriented
• A self-starter who takes initiative
• Flexible, persistent and attentive to detail
• Likes variety and is open to learning new roles

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, education, or related field and/or Educational Specialist Degree.
• Professional licensure/certification in Missouri.
• Training in administration and interpretation of psychological tests, including cognitive, academic, behavioral, and personality testing.
• Training in psychometric methods and statistical procedures and their applications in psychological assessment.
• A minimum of three years post-master’s experience in psychological/educational testing and assessment.

Full-time or Part-time hours available.