Mission Statement

Regis High School transforms Catholic young men through an academically exceptional Jesuit education in a caring community which inspires leadership, generosity, and a lifelong passion for service as Men for Others. Regis is tuition free, and merit based, giving special consideration to families in need of financial assistance.

Position

As a school psychologist you will have the extraordinary opportunity to work with approximately 530 exceptional, gifted young men, talented faculty, and committed staff. Located in New York City, female founded in 1914, Regis is the only Jesuit, full-scholarship high school in the country. Regis is committed to both academic excellence and fostering a spirit of generosity and service to those in need. Regis seeks to inspire and educate the ethnically diverse young men in its care to become imaginative Catholic leaders committed to promoting justice and exerting leadership in the Church, in their civic community, and in their future chosen profession.

Position Summary:

This is a full-time (11 month schedule), staff and faculty position. Position comes with full benefits. Work hours may vary and will include some evenings and weekends for special school events. The 2022-2023 school year for faculty members ends on June 15, 2023.

The psychologist provides direct clinical services to students and consultation services to the administration, faculty, parents, and student services staff. The psychologist holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD), is currently licensed and registered in New York State for the independent practice of psychology (or license-eligible), and has experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and young adults. The psychologist accepts no payment from students or families for any services provided. The psychologist’s professional files are neither part of the school records nor available to school personnel. The psychologist reports to the Assistant Principal for Academics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accepts written or verbal referrals from parents, academic advisors, administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, and campus ministers, as well as self-referrals from students
• Provides students with professional clinical services including evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioral difficulties, assessment, and remediation of academic or learning problems, individual and/or group psychotherapy, screening for substance abuse, psychoeducational assessments
• Maintains confidential records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards
• Provides consultation for the parents of students receiving clinical services and provides them with referrals for outside services as indicated
• Communicates with other mental health providers regarding the mental health needs of individual students as requested by families
• Provides crisis intervention and trauma support for students in crisis
• Coordinates referrals for emergency psychiatric evaluations, contacts parents, and serves as liaison with hospital emergency department staff; coordinates student return to school following inpatient treatment
• Serves as a consultant to administrators, guidance department, teachers, campus ministers and the REACH program regarding their assessments of and interventions with individual students; is a member of the Student Services Committee
• Assists in the development of the programming to deal with learning strategies, social and emotional development, coping skills, stress, resilience, and prevention of substance misuse
• Collaborates with the Guidance Department and the Assistant Principal for Student Life in maintaining a curriculum that meets the developmental needs of students in both the guidance and advisement programs
• Cooperates with the Assistant Principal for Academics in providing support for the Alumnus Mentors and in evaluating the success of the academic mentoring program
• As a participant in orientation programs, provides the parents of Regis students with information relevant to adolescent development, and provides students with strategies for academic, social, and emotional growth
• Provides psychoeducational programming to students, parents and alumni as requested by administrators, alumni office, and the parents club
• As a member of the School Crisis Committee, participates in planning school-wide response to crises or traumatic events
• Teaches two sections of an elective survey course in introductory psychology to seniors for two trimesters each year

In addition:

• Supports the Jesuit/Catholic mission of the school
• Works in collaboration with the administration in observing the principles and ideals for which Regis High School stands and should conduct himself/herself at all times in a manner which shall not bring reproach upon himself/herself or the school
• Carries out his/her responsibilities in conformity with the policies of Regis High School and is subject at all times to the administrative supervision of the Principal
• Is responsible for maintaining current NYS licensure and registration including professional development requirements; for the customary conferences with students and parents; for individual guidance of students, for moderating a student extracurricular activity; for service on faculty and school committees
• Prepares the syllabus for the Senior Elective course in psychology; provides progress reports and grades each trimester; attends faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences; and participates in other such professional incidental services, in the judgment of the principal, as the needs of the school require
• Will be generally available to the students in his/her assigned office when not teaching class; and available for meetings with students from 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM on days when school is in session

Qualifications & Skills:

• Has experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and young adults
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Successful teaching experience (high school or higher education)
• Familiarity with and understanding of practical uses of technology for instruction

Education:

• Doctoral degree in Clinical or School Psychology (PhD or PsyD), currently licensed and registered in New York State for the independent practice of psychology (or license-eligible)
• Evidence of continuing professional education through conferences, seminars, or professional associations is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary range:

$90,000 – $130,000, Commensurate with years of experience and level of success in the institutional advancement area, eligible for most benefits immediately

Other considerations:

All faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

This is a full-time, 11-month staff position, with full benefits. Work hours may vary and will include some evenings and weekends for special school events, as well as on-call availability via telephone or video for consultation with the academic summer camp program for middle school students.

The job description is to be used merely as a guide of expectations rather than an exhaustive list of all duties and competencies. All requirements and skills are subject to change as the organization needs evolve.

Regis fosters an inclusive environment where we recruit and retain highly talented staff with differing abilities and who maintain a belief in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school. Regis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply:

For those interested, please submit a cover letter and resume by email to employment@regis.org. Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding next steps once all required documents have been submitted. Thank you.

The Regis community strives to foster a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. The hiring managers and school leaders seek to recruit and retain highly talented faculty and staff who are committed to our Catholic Jesuit mission and values. Central to this mission is a commitment to diversity and care for the whole person (cura personalis). Regis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.