Benefits :
- 24 / 7 Assistance
- Referral Bonus
- Flexible schedule
Job Summary :
U.S. Medical is seeking a reliable school psychologist to work all day in a school setting. Monday to Friday 8 : 00am - 3 : 00pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Completes multi-factored evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) incompliance with stateregulations with in a designated time frameConducts pre-referral consultation / intervention, including but not limited to :Being a standing member of the pre-referral team within the assigned school(s)Observing the student(s)Serving an assessment specialist who may do any or all of the following :Screen at-risk children for interventionMonitor progress during interventionAssess instructional strategiesConsults with teachers to add instructional strategies / interventionsMonitors response to curriculum modificationServes as an instructional intervention specialist who plans intervention and individual educationPyscho-educational assessments shall include :Norm referenced test that measure intelligence, visual motor skills and fine motor skillsInterviews with the patient and / or individuals familiar with the patientObservations of the patientConsults individually, or in groups, with patients and / or parents or other personnel on matters relating to the education and mental health of the patients to ensure the development and provision of the most appropriate education programMaintains a monthly Pyscho-Educational Evaluation log for each month of serviceReviews research in current best practice and presents recommendations to client for review and potential implementation as requested, including staff training programs on the basis of all necessary curriculum components and implements or supervises the implementation of the interventionParticipates in on-going training / in-servicing related job dutiesConsults with teachers and other team members on an ongoing basisServes as a technical assistant for the support of implementation of RTI in the assigned schools (if applicable)Conducts an evaluation of each student assigned which shall include, but not limited to :Conducting pre-diagnostic meetings in order to determine scope and sequence ofneeded evaluationsInterviewing the studentObserving classroom behaviorsConsulting the student's parents and teacher(s)Reviewing the student's academic history and current educational functioningConducts psycho-educational evaluations of the child's learning process and level of educational achievementAdministers specialized evaluations specific to the nature of the child's problemsConducts Functional Behavior Analysis for student, if requiredHelps create Behavior Intervention Plan for student, if required(consultation with team members required)Attends pre-referral and screening team meetings in buildings assignedEnters information regarding the psycho educational evaluation on CRT at least 24 hours prior to the extended IEP team meeting (as applicable per client / state requirement)Participates in the extended IEP team meetings and other such procedures as necessary, including manifestation determination review meetingsAs part of the team, determines the nature of a child's problems through a full case study evaluation. When necessary, the Psychologist participates in :Parent conferencesClassroom observationsConsultations with local agenciesExtended IEP team meetingsCase follow-upsConsultations with teachers, the other diagnosticians assigned to the case, supervisors,and social workersAttends PAEC meetings, completing psychological evaluation reports, and scheduling / chairing pre-diagnostic meetings (PDM's)Participates in other duties based on the needs of students and programs. These may include teacher in-service, counseling, screening of students (preschool, etc),parent groups, supervision of interns, research of ongoing programs, and development of new programsMaintains client information in a secure and confidential manner consistent with client and local procedures, as well as guidelines set forth by the State and State Board of PsychologyPerforms other duties as assigned / necessaryMinimum Requirements :
Must maintain current State license and / or certifications in state of assignmentExperience in adolescent population is preferred but not requiredObserve all laws, regulations and policies of the State Board and Client in providing psychologist servicesMaster's degree in psychology preferredAbility to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageJob Type : Full-time
Pay : $45.00 - $52.00 per hour
Benefits :
Paid Sick time24 / 7 AssistanceReferral BonusSchedule :
7 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayNo Weekends or HolidaysINDR
Compensation : $45.00 - $52.00 per hour
US Medical Staffing provides the highest quality employees as well as the most reliable and efficient service in the industry.
US Medical Staffing offers a full suite of healthcare staffing solutions to fit the medical employment needs of a facility at any given time. This includes per diem, local contract, and direct hire (permanent) employees. As a partnering facility, you will have access to our network of experienced, licensed and credentialed professionals, consisting of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and all other nursing specialties, as well as all allied health, including all disciplines within Radiology, Laboratory, Respiratory, Rehab Therapy, Speech Therapy, Pharmacy, Advanced Practice, and many more.
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Salary : $45 - $52
