Mission: To promote positive outcomes for the well-being of children and adolescents using evidence-based, collaborative strategies.

• Partnerships: YCP collaborates with over 32 schools and agencies in the Greater New Orleans region, in addition to accepting private evaluation referrals from paying families.

• Service Model: YCP does not accept or participate in insurance.

Job Description: Licensed Psychologist/Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Private Evaluations:

• Conduct intake interviews to determine fit and develop assessment plans.

• Establish good faith estimates for services.

• Coordinate the sending and receiving of teacher and parent rating scales and input forms.

• Conduct cognitive/intellectual, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral assessments related to referral concerns.

• Write psychological reports and recommendations that are understandable to stakeholders.

Therapy:

• Create evidence-based treatment plans.

• Provide initial and ongoing good faith estimates for services.

• Document sessions using a field-standard approach (e.g., DAP notes).

School-Based Evaluations:

• Follow Louisiana Bulletin 1508 guidelines to complete educational assessments and/or psychological components for the 13 disability categories.

• Assessments may include review of records, interviews, observations, tests, and rating scales.

• Write reports within state timelines and ensure they are understandable by a variety of stakeholders, including parents.

Position Details:

• This is not a salaried position but a subcontractor relationship.

• No insurance or other benefits are provided.

• Hourly rate is commensurate with the market rate for the southeastern region.

• Work hours are flexible; you may work more or less depending on your wants and needs.

• Requires license in the State of Louisiana as a licensed psychologist or licensed specialist in school psychology. 

If interested, please email us and include a C.V./resume to Connect@YoungCypressPsychology.Com