What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Neurobehavioral Center for Growth?
Neurobehavioral Center for Growth is seeking a qualified School Psychologist (Master's or PhD level) to work with our growing charter school team.
Our mission is to serve and empower individuals with evidence-based solutions and services. If you love working in a team environment, have strong communication skills, and enjoy serving the community, we would love to have you join us! Neurobehavioral Center for Growth contracts with charter schools to offer comprehensive school psychology services including special education eligibility determination, Individual Education Plan (IEP) services, intellectual, academic, and social behavioral evaluation, behavior planning, social behavioral support (mental health support, counseling) and consultation with parents and educators. We are looking for personable and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.
Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a master’s or PhD in School Psychology and a current Utah License/Certification as a school psychologist.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychoeducational evaluations that may include but are not limited to the assessment of intellectual, developmental, academic, social/emotional, and behavioral functioning. Interpret and utilize assessment data.
- Complete clearly written and comprehensive summaries and/or reports that provide specific and practical recommendations relative to the instructional/educational needs of the student.
- Enter assessment and observation data
- Participate as a member of student assistance teams to review referrals of students suspected of having an educational disability to determine the need for interventions and evaluations.
- Serve as a member of the IEP and 504 teams in determining the eligibility of a student for special education services and/or 504 accommodations.
- Provide direct services that are identified in the service plan related to related services that include social skills and mental health support
- Submit required paperwork within a timely manner.
- Maintain and respect the confidentiality of student and personnel information while maintaining the safety and welfare of student and staff members.
- Maintain accurate records of all psychological services provided.
- Deliver services consistent with the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association ethical principles and professional standards of practice.
- ADOS administration experience is preferred but will train.
- Must have excellent oral and written skills.
- Be able to communicate effectively with families regarding clinical, occupational and educational recommendations based on testing results.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office 365.
- * Note: Candidates with other additional specialties including mental health therapists or BCBA's would have additional career opportunities *
We offer a competitive rate and are open to 9 month or 12 month salary arrangements or hourly pay dependent on the candidate's desire.
Benefits and Other Offerings (Dependent on full or part time status):
- Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Planning: Before Tax & Roth 401k 3% Match, Vested 100% after 6yrs of employment
- Life Insurance: $25,000 covered completely by NBCG, with additional optional coverage available.
- Education: Capella University Discount: 50% off your first 12-week session, 10% tuition discount on all subsequent sessions
- Continuing Education Stipend; In-house CE opportunities, and a yearly CEU stipend
- Additional training opportunities through ComfortFit for EMDR/ART training at a discount
- Supervision hours if needed
- Monthly Group Trainings and Cross-department Coordination with speech therapists, clinical therapists, and medication management professionals.
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay: 10 paid holidays for full-time employees, 5 paid holidays for part-time employees. Additional PTO increasing yearly starting with 2 weeks.
- Personal time off: Flexible unpaid time off for personal days.
- Parental Leave: 2 Weeks Paid Leave for full-time employees after 12 months of service.
- Professional Liability Insurance: Covered by NBCG 1mil/3mil limits.
* At Neurobehavioral Center for Growth (NBCG), we believe that diversity improves our community. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, ethnic identity, and any other status protected by law. From our staff, to our candidates, to our clientele- we are committed to acceptance and equitable treatment.
Salary : $50 - $65