School Psychologist
School Psychologist
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03-12-2024
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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Psychologist to join our educational team. This role is pivotal in supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of students providing assessment intervention and consultation services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in psychotherapy crisis management and behavioral health with a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.
Specific responsibilities include:
- General program management supervision and oversight
- Providing consultation/training periodically to Milestones staff
- Providing diagnostic & psychological assessments (including personality/projective assessments)
- Writing reports & effectively presenting information test results diagnoses & recommendations at meetings in a manner easily understood by the team (including family) & when appropriate the student
- Liaison to students outside psychologists and psychiatrists
- Provide individual & weekly small group therapy (classes up to 8 students) for 5 classrooms (2 elementary and 3 middle school)
- Consult with families occasionally
- Provide crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment
- Evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and make individual modifications
- Assess mental status (including suicidal) in students and develop plans based on findings
- Write IEP goals benchmarks and progress reports for the psychological aspects of the students IEPs
- Continue to keep up with professional development for current trends in the field (Milestones provide stipends for professional development)
Requirements
- Ph.D. Psy.D. Ed.D. in Psychology or licensed school psychologist (MA MS or CAGS)
- Licensed in the state of Massachusetts
- Knowledge and experience with a variety of assessment instruments including administration scoring and interpretationKnowledge and experience of a wide variety of psychological methods.
- Mindfulness DBT & CBT preferred
- Knowledge and experience with students who have autism spectrum disorders and various mental health challenges (e.g. anxiety OCD DMDD or ADHD etc.)
- Knowledge of special education systems and laws preferred
- Desire to keep abreast of current information on various diagnoses and treatment methods through professional development
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills & experience with being a team player
- Strong empathy and understanding of both students who have disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities
- Excellent critical thinking written and verbal skills
- Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering emergencies and other stresses
Benefits
- Competitive Salary BiMonthly Pay Direct deposit and Generous Paid Time Offs
- Health benefits plans for Medical Vision Dental and Life Insurance
- Credential Renewal and Background Check Reimbursement
- Joining Longevity Completion and Referral Bonus
- Relocation Assistance Nationwide Opportunities and many more!
Application Process: To learn more about this exciting opportunity please contact us at (279) or email . We look forward to hearing from you!
Master s in education Active school psychology license in MA 2+ years of experience working as a School Psychologist Experience with online tools (Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Zoom, etc.) will be a BIG plus.
Education
Master s in education Active school psychology license in MA 2+ years of experience working as a School Psychologist Experience with online tools (Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Zoom, etc.) will be a BIG plus.
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