School Psychologist

Job Title

School-Based Psychologist

Strides Therapy & Educational Services

Mechanicsville, MD
School District:
St. Mary's County Public Schools

Join a dynamic, women-owned and operated and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering professionals, and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally, and we are looking for a School Psychologist who shares that vision.

We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and experienced in-person School Psychologist to join our team on a contract basis. As a School Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological services to students, collaborate with educators and families, and contribute to fostering a healthy learning environment. You will work in a school setting, offering evaluation, consultation, intervention, and prevention services that support students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

• Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to determine students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Provide counseling and interventions to support students' emotional and mental health needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic and behavioral challenges.
• Offer consultation and training to school personnel on strategies to improve learning environments and student outcomes.
• Promote positive mental health through prevention programs, crisis intervention, and school-wide initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved/accredited program.
• Valid state license or state department of education certification (as needed) as a School Psychologist. (if applicable)
• Educator Certificate (if applicable).
• Prefer experience working as a School Psychologist in a school setting.
• Prefer knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
• Strong skills in psychological testing, counseling, and intervention techniques.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to cultural competence and diversity.
• Passion for working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs.

• Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution.
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit).
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit).
• State Licensure Reimbursement.
• National Certification Stipend.
• Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit).
• Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit).
• Employee Assistance program (also a part-time benefit).
• EAP short-term disability (also a part-time benefit).
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit).
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit).Life insurance (also a part-time benefit).
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit).