Psychologist STARR

Psychologist – Jersey City Public Schools – STARR

• Position Type:
  Student Life and Services
• Date Posted: 6/4/2026
• Location:
  
  Student Life & Services
• Closing Date: 06/17/2026

Department of Student Life and Personnel Services

Jersey City Public Schools – STARR

Psychologist

Full Time, 10 month position

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 2:55 pm

September through June

To provide counseling services through clinical interventions and social skills lessons to students who are in need of mental health support services.

• Provide clinical interventions to support students in a school setting
• Provide group and individual counseling to students with a focus on improving social emotional skills
• Provide trauma informed practices to students in need
• Assess and analyze pre and post outcomes
• Plan, organize, and direct Project Resilience initiatives
• Develop and facilitate Professional Development for staff, families and mental health partners
• Provide guidance to parents to assist them in understanding and seeking assistance to address their child's emotional and social needs
• Plan, organize and facilitate parent groups and community forums
• Prepare monthly reports
• Collaborate and coordinate services with other support professionals and teachers
• Provide and organize in-services and staff development programs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Life and Personnel Services

• Should possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must be positive, energetic, flexible and a team player that can assist in creating Project Resilience.
• Applicants should possess patience and solid communication skills.
• Applicants must also be highly organized, able to multitask and adjust to changes in school environments.
• Applicants must have reliable transportation.

• Master's or Dr. degree in Counseling Psychology.
• NJ certificate as a School Psychologist or LPC.
• Experience as a clinical counselor.

As per contractual agreement – Funded by the STARR Grant – Grant Funded

Department of Student Life and Personnel Services

To be determined