Director of the Quinn Assessment Center in Litchfield, Connecticut at Forman School

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Cognition and Learning, the Director of the Quinn Assessment Center at Forman School is a key member of Forman’s team, responsible for the overall functioning of the Assessment Center, including clinical operations and future vision. Forman seeks an innovative leader who will work with the Director of Cognition and Learning to further refine and run a state-of-the-art Assessment Center. Building relationships with area schools and providers will be an essential responsibility in this particular position.

Forman’s Mission, Promise, and Core Values

Forman School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for boarding and day students with identified learning differences. Forman develops the whole student, based on each individual’s learning profile, so that all graduates become educated, confident self-advocates throughout life. Forman is committed to sustaining an inclusive environment that fosters a deeper understanding of differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, geographical origin, physical ability, and family structure. We believe society is bettered when we learn from and embrace those with different experiences and perspectives from our own. Our community values truth, respect, and kindness.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Operations

• Oversee and manage clinical operations of the Quinn Assessment Center at Forman School Conduct neuropsychological, psychoeducational and diagnostic evaluations as needed when volume require support
• Refine a template of the evaluation and report-writing process and identify areas to continually increase efficiency and quality of the product
• Regular review of testing report structure to make additions or alterations such that the Quinn Assessment Center at Forman is established as and remains a premier evaluation resource
• Consistent and thorough tracking of evaluations and related services
• Meet regularly with outside practitioners, schools, and community organizers to develop a robust community of referral sources
• Oversee and manage outside consulting psychologists supporting assessments for the Quinn Assessment Center
• Hold regular meetings with the Director of Cognition and Learning to assess staffing and support hiring initiatives
• Meet regularly with the Director of Cognition and Learning and Head of School for financial review of the Center
• Remain current in the knowledge and application of evidence-based treatment models and psychological testing instruments through attendance of at least two educational seminars or conferences per year. Complete additional reading of appropriate journals and books in the field of clinical diagnosis and treatment
• Maintain valid professional licensure and malpractice insurance
• Perform other duties as required

Consultation/Related Services

• Collaborate with educators in the Cognition and Learning Department
• Consult with the Admissions team:
• As needed, review incoming applicant evaluations and identify areas of need for specific follow-up, including but not limited to: consultation with outside treatment or evaluation providers
• Identification of “gaps” in diagnostic history and/or proposals of additional testing, where appropriate
• As needed, participate in meetings with parents and consultants regarding goodness of fit for prospective students
• Provide related services in support of the College Counseling Office
• Complete accommodations application processes for CollegeBoard (i.e., SAT and AP) and ACT exams
• Assist graduating seniors in completing accommodations paperwork for college[AC1]

Strategic Vision/Future Planning

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the growth of the Quinn Assessment Center
• Collaborate with graduate programs in psychology to establish training partnerships, including practicum placements, predoctoral internships, and postdoctoral fellowships
• Develop a training program for predoctoral internships and postdoctoral fellowships with the goal of pursuing APPIC accreditation when appropriate
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to promote the Center’s services and expand its reach

Educational and Experiential Background and Credentials

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical or School Psychology
• Current Connecticut License to practice Psychology
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with a wide variety of assessment tools appropriate for pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships across disciplines including but not limited to educational consultants, advocates, private evaluators, and learning specialists
• Experience conducting neuropsychological assessments