Posted: 19-May-25
Location: Bronx, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $73,069-$177,505
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Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses - one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, and the other in Manhattan. The Fieldston Upper campus, located in Riverdale, is comprised of approximately 600 students in Grades 9-12th.
What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and belief and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives, and see the world beyond the self.
We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue and professional development about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic and progressive school a reality.
Position Summary
The Department of Student Support & Wellness is seeking a dynamic psychologist to join our Upper School division. This position will provide integrated psychological services for the students in grades 9 through 12 during the 2025-2026 academic year and will begin September 1, 2025.
This individual has two primary roles: to serve the individual psychological needs of students and to foster the psychological health and well-being of the entire Upper School community. Services include individual and small group, community outreach including but not limited to roundtable programming, wellness programs, specialized training programs, and consultation services for parents and teachers. The psychologist is available to serve as a trusted resource in crisis moments for students, parents, and the community at large at all times.
The hiring range for this position is $73,069 - $177,505.
Please note that this is an onsite role and is not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of the Psychologist will include:
- Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Student Support & Wellness, partnering closely with the Upper School administrative team including Upper School Principal, and assistant principals,and working collaboratively with other administrators, the student support team, health and wellness educators, faculty, staff, and parents in support of student well-being;
- Providing consultation to faculty and staff regarding psychosocial issues affecting students and general adolescent development;
- Seeing students for short-term and intermittent guidance and makes recommendations for treatment when necessary;
- Collaborating with others to implement social-emotional and student wellness programs across grade levels;
- Serving as a first responder to individuals and the community at large in times of crisis;
- Collaborating with teachers, advisors, deans, learning specialists, administrators, and parents/guardians to develop appropriate and effective treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each student;
- Meeting weekly with each Grade Dean to discuss individual students and grade-wide needs;
- Leading weekly meetings with the Upper School Support Team to collaborate and consult around student and programmatic issues;
- Meeting monthly and sometimes more frequently with the Upper School Principal;
- Meeting weekly with the Upper School Assistant Principal for Student Life and the Health & Wellness team to collaborate around student issues, programmatic details, and in-team communication;
- Collaborating with the Upper School Assistant Principal for Academic Life around pertinent student-related academic issues;
- Participating in the neuropsychological evaluation meetings and helping to provide appropriate recommendations;
- Maintaining timely, relevant and accurate notes and documentation;
- Continuing to enrich and evolve the counseling program to meet ever-changing student needs;
- Collaborating effectively and communicating clearly with administrators, teachers, parents, and students;
- Providing education and outreach to parents at each grade level (9-12) on adolescent development and emotional issues impacting their children;
- In collaboration with members of the Upper School Support team, creating and implementing programs to provide education about the key socio-emotional issues students are grappling with including but not limited to stress management, identity formation, healthy relationships, and the general physical, emotional, and mental wellness of high school students;
- Supporting the Mental Health Club advisors and student leaders as they plan and implement relevant events, including assemblies and special programs;
- Helping to support and/or implement grade-wide events including the Senior Transition Program, College Symposium Day, Grade Orientations, and assemblies;
- Consulting with Grade Deans about peer mentor programs;
- Teaching ethics and/or health classes as needed as they relate to mental health topics;
- Leading faculty discussions connected to the general physical, emotional, and mental wellness of high school students;
- Maintaining and updating protocols for the faculty on responding to students in crisis;
- Leading discussions for advisors around the role of the advisor and how to support students;
- Collaborating with Middle School psychologists/counselors connected to the 8th to 9th Grade transition;
- Ensuring confidentiality of student information as necessary;
- Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings;
- Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and
- Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.
Requirements
The successful incumbent will possess:
- A New York State Licensed Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) is required;
- A New York State license and/or certification;
- Previous experience as a clinical supervisor preferred;
- Previous experience working with adolescents and families;
- Strong knowledge of the ethical and legal considerations related to school-based counseling practices;
- Demonstrated skills and competence in providing mental health services to a diverse audience across racial, ethnic, religious, gender identity and expression, and socio-economic class identity;
- Deep understanding of school communities and school-based programs.;
- Excellent clinical, interpersonal, and management skills;
- The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, outside care providers and the overall community;
- Experience co-facilitating conversations and training with Belonging and Social Impact and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) educators;
- An understanding and commitment to cultural competency and how to support a diverse student population;
- Previous experience working in an independent school preferred;
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Highly effective crisis management skills with the ability to stay calm in stressful situations;
- Demonstrated professionalism in handling sensitive issues with discretion while maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
- A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;
- The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks;
- A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools);
- Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and
- The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.
To Apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information of three professional references.
EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.