School Psychologist Bremerton, WA

School psychologists are increasingly stretched thin — evaluating at breakneck speed, writing reports that disappear into file cabinets, and struggling to deliver the consultation and mental health services that actually change outcomes.

As a School Psychologist, you conduct comprehensive psycho educational and developmental evaluations; provide crisis intervention and mental health consultation; contribute to school safety and threat assessment; support special education and RTI initiatives; and partner with families and educators to promote student resilience, academic achievement, and social‑emotional well‑being.

• Conduct comprehensive psycho educational evaluations including cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional assessment using standardized and informal tools
• Interpret assessment data, synthesize findings, and generate clear, actionable diagnostic reports and recommendations for educators and families
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention to students experiencing mental health emergencies, trauma, suicidality, or behavioral escalation
• Collaborate on special education evaluations, IEP development, and eligibility determination under IDEA and Section 504
• Provide consultation to teachers and administrators on evidence‑based classroom management, positive behavioral support, and learning environment design
• Participate in threat assessment, crisis team planning, and school safety initiatives
• Support RTI/MTSS implementation and contribute to school‑wide assessment and progress monitoring systems

• Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology from a NASP‑approved program, or Doctoral degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in School Psychology or Clinical Psychology
• National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) or eligible to obtain
• Valid, unrestricted state licensure/certification as a School Psychologist
• Current CPR certification
• Proof of immunization status and background check clearance per school district requirements

• 2+ years of school‑based school psychology experience
• Experience with advanced cognitive and academic assessment tools (Woodcock‑Johnson, Stanford‑Binet, WISC, CELF, KTEA)
• Training in suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed care and cultural competency in assessment
• Experience with RTI/MTSS and data‑driven decision‑making

Compensation is paid over 10 months, aligned to the school‑year calendar. All figures below reflect the Greater Bremerton / Kitsap County, WA market.

W‑2 Base Salary $88,000 - $102,400, based on experience. A salary that reflects the expertise you bring. W‑2 employment means full benefits, paid time off, retirement match, disability coverage, and malpractice insurance — all on us. Your total compensation is built to reflect what this work is worth.

1099 Contractor Rate $66-$80/hr.

Sign‑On Bonus $6,000 — paid 25% at 30 days, 25% at 90 days, 50% at 6 months.

Longevity Structure Up to $2,000 — paid after completing your first full school year.

CEU Stipend $750 your first year → growing up to $2,000 after five years.

Performance Bonus Paid annually after exceeding performance metrics.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums
• Coverage begins day one
• Choice of HSA‑eligible high‑deductible plan or traditional PPO; nationwide PPO network
• Dependent and family coverage available
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Optional voluntary benefits: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and FSA

• School‑year calendar — school holidays off, amounting to 30+ paid days annually
• 3 PTO and 3 Sick days

• Malpractice and professional liability insurance — fully covered by Thrive; no personal policy required
• Quarterly professional development led by clinical leadership — school‑based, substantive, and paid
• Paid Summer Intensive — pre‑year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually
• No non‑compete agreement — your professional mobility is yours to keep
• State school psychologist licensure renewal and NASP dues reimbursed annually; NCSP renewal fees covered