Psychologist

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We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.

Hours: Monday: 9a-5p, Tuesday: 10a-6p, Wednesday: 9a-5p, Thursday:10a-6p, Friday: 10a-6p

Aspire is seeking to hire a doctoral level clinical or school psychologist to join our growing mental health team. Aspire's mental health team serves both typically developing individuals with mental health challenges as well as individuals with developmental disabilities and co-morbid mental health challenges. As part of this position, the psychologist will be engaged in evaluations and individual therapy at our Cheshire, Connecticut location as well as evaluations referred to our mental health team by area school districts. In addition, the psychologist will provide supervision and training to a predoctoral intern matched with Aspire through the APPIC process. Depending on interest, the psychologist can also be engaged in developing and delivering professional development through in person or virtual platforms.

Qualifications:

The individual must hold a doctoral degree in either clinical psychology or school psychology and be licensed as a psychologist in the state of Connecticut.
Individuals with Board Certification in Behavior Analysis preferred but not required.
Preference for individuals with experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
Must have satisfactory background checks
Valid driver's license and safe driving record

Skills and Abilities:

The psychologist at Aspire Living & Learning must possess knowledge of evidence-based interventions for working with children with a variety of mental health needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also necessary for this position. The individual must also be open to teaming with colleagues on complex case reviews.

Working Conditions:

The primary location for therapy and evaluations is in our Cheshire, Connecticut office.
Availability during after school hours is a requirement of the position. There may be some requirements to travel to school districts contracting with Aspire for evaluations.
Lift/carry up to 10 pounds; speaking; standing; sitting for long periods of time; reaching; bending; walking; reaching with arms and hands, balancing; using fingers to handle or feel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
This position requires the routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, fax machines, audio/visual equipment, etc.
Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable qualified people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

8-weeks of PTO annually, including personal time, mental health days, and school vacations
Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.