Join our Pediatric Multidisciplinary Team! A wonderful opportunity for a PRN School Psychologist interested flexibility!

The School Psychologist consults with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to evaluate and improve support strategies and interventions for students. This position works collaboratively with school administrators to improve practices and policies and collaborates with community partners to identify and address students’ academic, mental and behavioral health needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other clinical duties may be assigned

Prepare and review evaluation reports to determine student services
Conduct psychological and academic assessments
Collect and interpret student academic and behavioral data to inform recommendations for individualized instruction and interventions
Improve referral and pre-referral intervention protocols
Assess students emotional and behavioral needs and make referrals to coordinate community services
In collaboration with other mental health providers promote problem solving, anger management, conflict resolution and positive coping skills
Assess diverse learning needs and provide written evaluation reports
Provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds
Make recommendations for appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities
Make recommendations to modify and adapt curricula and instruction, adjust classroom facilities and routines to improve student engagement and learning
Effectively communicate with parents about student progress and deliver evaluation reports to parents
Assess school climate to improve school connectedness
Promote positive discipline and restorative justice practices
Make recommendations for school-wide behavioral supports
Identify at-risk students and school vulnerabilities, provide crisis prevention and intervention services
Strengthen family-school partnership by helping families to understand their child’s learning and mental health needs
Assist families in navigating special education processes
Connect families to community partners and services, as needed
Help families effectively engage with teachers and other school staff
Enhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse cultures and backgrounds
Monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior
Generate and interpret useful student and school outcome data
Collect and analyze data on risk and protective factors related to student outcomes
Plan service at the network, building, classroom and individual level
Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILL REQUIRED

Master’s degree or higher in school psychology or related field, that includes coursework and practical experience in both psychology and education
Minimum of 2 years of school psychology experience required
Clinical experience and experience in a public school environment, preferred
Licensed to practice school psychology in the District of Columbia.
Certification as a School Psychologist by the Office of the State Superintendent
Demonstrated success using data to drive practice
Ability to effectively analyze school data to improve student and staff achievement
Strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver
Excellent written and oral skills
Works independently with little direct supervision as well as part of a team

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $43.00 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

Referral program
Relocation assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

School Based: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Licensed Psychologist Credentials (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Coastal Healthcare Services

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