School-Based Psychologist

Overview

Job Title:

School-Based Psychologist

Company:
Strides Therapy & Educational Services

About Us:

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.

• Responsibilities: 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 certification as a School Psychologist.
• 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)

Please contact Samira Barra, MSP, CCC-SLP, for more information and additional details. /samirab

If you re a motivated School-Based Psychologist looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

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