Job Title: School Psychologist
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
About Us:
Join a dynamic women-owned and operated and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment empowering professionals and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated empathetic and experienced in-person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students collaborate with educators and families and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting offering evaluation consultation intervention and prevention services that support students academic social emotional and behavioral well-being.
- Responsibilities: conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students cognitive emotional and behavioral needs.
- Collaborate with educators parents and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Provide counseling and interventions to support students emotional and mental health needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students academic and behavioral challenges.
- Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes.
- Promote positive mental health through prevention programs crisis intervention and school-wide initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Qualifications:
Masters or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from NASP-approved/accredited program
Valid state license or certification as a School Psychologist.
Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting.
Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
Strong skills in psychological testing counseling and intervention techniques.
Excellent communication collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
Commitment to cultural competence and diversity.
Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
Ability to work independently manage time effectively and adapt to changing needs
Full time Benefits Include:
- Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical Dental Vision) with 50% employer contribution
- 401k with match and immediate vesting 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 % and 5% (also a part time benefit)
- up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
- State Licensure Reimbursement
- National Certification Stipend
- group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit)
- Employee Assistance program (also a part time benefit)
Please contact Samira Barra MSP CCC-SLP for more information and additional details. /
If youre a motivated School Psychologist looking to make a difference we would love to hear from you!
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