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Georgia

PS: Psychologist (WL)

Milledgeville, GA · On-site

$95K - $112K/yr

D.) in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited ... License may be temporary, provisional, or permanent. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The ...

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Columbia University

Senior Psychologist

New York, NY · On-site

$135K - $145K/yr

End Date if Temporary: * Hours Per Week: 35 * Standard Work Schedule: * Building: Lerner Hall ... Counseling & Psychological Services with particular attention to students with special clinical ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary counseling psychologist in the United States is $92,813.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $117,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Temporary Counseling Psychologist, you need a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, completion of supervised clinical hours, and appropriate state licensure. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and counseling techniques such as CBT or DBT is typically required. Strong active listening, empathy, and the ability to quickly build rapport are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for providing effective short-term mental health support and ensuring continuity of care in a temporary capacity.

What are some unique challenges faced by temporary counseling psychologists compared to permanent staff?

Temporary counseling psychologists often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to new organizational cultures, building rapport with clients in a limited timeframe, and managing a fluctuating caseload. Since assignments may be short-term, they must be adept at rapidly assessing client needs and delivering effective interventions. Additionally, temporary roles may require flexibility in collaborating with existing teams and navigating varying documentation or administrative procedures. These challenges can, however, offer valuable experience and broaden a psychologist's professional skills.

What is a temporary counseling psychologist?

Temporary counseling psychologists are licensed mental health professionals who are hired for a limited period to provide counseling and psychological support. They typically work in settings like universities, clinics, or organizations to help individuals manage emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues. Their roles may include conducting assessments, offering therapy, and providing crisis intervention. These positions are often used to cover staff shortages, leaves of absence, or increased demand for services.
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School Psychologist - Temporary Position

Nassau BOCES

Garden City, NY • On-site

Full-time, Temporary

Re-posted 12 days ago

Nassau BOCES rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

51st of 222 rated education and training

Job description

DESCRIPTION:  
Temporary School Psychologist position in Nassau BOCES Department of Special Education. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
 


  • Conduct screenings of students referred to Nassau BOCES by their home school district.
  • Conduct psychological re-evaluations for special education students.
  • Develop and monitor FBAs & BIPs.
  • Confer with teachers, students and parents and districts regarding behavioral data and adaptations to the classroom environment.
  • Support students emotional, behavioral, and management needs.
  • Deliver group and individual counseling as per student IEP mandates.
  • Knowledge of current trends in school psychology, research methods, testing and evaluation techniques, familiarity with commonly used diagnostic tests.
  • Maintain accurate records, counseling logs and Medicaid related documents.
  • Experience working with children & adolescents with Autism and/or emotional and behavioral disorders highly desirable.


REQUIREMENTS:    
 

  • NYS Certification - School Psychologist.
  • NYS Psychologist License or License eligible highly preferred.
  • Strong behavioral training/experience or BCBA.
  • Expertise in providing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


SALARY:  As per contract


Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, mraimondi@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.



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