School Psychologist

Job Posted 11/27/2024
ProCare Therapy
Austin, CO
United States
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years school psychologist experience required.

ProCare Therapy is looking for a school psychologistto join their growing team in Daffan, TX

Location: Daffan, TX
Contract Duration:24/25 school year
Hours: Full-Time
Caseload:Caseload to be discussed further in initial interview

Qualifications:

  • School Psychologist endorsement
  • Masters/Doctoratesin School Psychology
  • Experience in conducting assessments for students with autism, intellectual disabilities, social emotional disabilities, and other related disabilities.
  • Demonstrates effective communication, collaboration and problem-solving ability with program and district administration, classroom personnel and families.

Role Overview:

The School Psychologist delivers essential psychological services to students within a school environment. This role is crucial in advancing mental health, supporting academic success, and encouraging positive behavior.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual, group, and/or family interventions for both special education and general education students.
  • Offer crisis intervention services for students at risk, including immediate intervention, evaluation, and referrals to community agencies.
  • Administer behavioral rating scales, personality assessments, and projective techniques for diagnostic purposes.
  • Plan, implement, monitor, and assess behavioral and academic intervention strategies for students.
  • Attend and contribute to IEP meetings.
  • Offer case management support, including coordinating home-school relations, inter-agency collaboration, community resource referrals, and family assistance when required.

Qualifications:

  • Masters or Doctoral degree in School Psychology or a closely related field.
  • Valid certification or licensure as a school psychologist.
  • Experience delivering psychological services within an educational setting.
  • Proficiency with telehealth platforms and digital tools for remote service provision.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork with students, families, and school personnel.

Work Environment:

  • Combination of on-site presence at the school and remote work flexibility.
  • Adaptable scheduling to meet both in-person and virtual service requirements.

Additional Skills:

  • Ability to navigate various working environments and technology platforms.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to handle complex situations with professionalism and sensitivity.

Contact Information:

To apply for this position, please email your resume and professional references to Whitney at [email protected].

Whitney Dixon
Director of Educational Resources

[email protected]
470-748-2994