School-Based Psychologist

Job Title: School-Based Psychologist

Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services

Location: Mechanicsville MD
School District: St. Marys County Public Schools

About Us:

Join a dynamic women-owned and operated 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.

Additional Details: Provide support for students of varying ages and ability levels depending on district need.

Requirement: Current Maryland School Psychologist License or eligibility to obtain one through MSDE.

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 a NASP-approved/accredited program
• Valid MD state license or state department of education certification (as needed) as a School Psychologist
• Educator Certificate (if applicable)
• 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)
• MD 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)
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: / Phone:

If youre a motivated School-Based Psychologist looking to make a difference we would love to hear from you!

Required Experience:

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