School Psychologist

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students to promote improved educational performance, personal growth, and emotional well‑being.
• Develop ERMHS (Educationally Related Mental Health Services) counseling goals or collaborate with the ERMHS Clinical Supervisor to ensure counseling goals are appropriate, measurable, and aligned with student needs.
• Conduct comprehensive psycho educational assessments for initial and triennial evaluations to support eligibility determinations for special education services.
• Write clear, comprehensive psychological reports and present findings as an active participant in the multidisciplinary team and IEP team process.
• Develop IEP mental health goals and objectives, implement counseling services, collect and monitor progress data, and report progress to IEP teams.
• Participate in Student Support Team (SST) meetings to help identify student needs, recommend appropriate interventions, and assist in decisions regarding special education referral.
• Support the development and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and manifestation determinations as needed.
• Provide collaborative consultation and documentation of results, assisting educational staff with Response to Intervention (RTI) and pre‑referral intervention strategies, and making recommendations for classroom adaptations and supports.
• Collaborate with teachers, education specialists, administrators, and other staff to design and support student programs, ensuring appropriate accommodations and services are in place to promote success across diverse educational settings, including independent study and corrections‑based environments.
• Create and maintain a data collection system that is organized and updated weekly or as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate data systems to document student progress, monitor goal attainment, and ensure compliance with IEP requirements and legal timelines.
• Provide virtual and in‑person services as appropriate to meet the needs of students across the assigned region.
• Travel frequently throughout the assigned region (Northern or Southern California) to conduct assessments, provide counseling services, and participate in SST and IEP meetings in correctional facilities, community‑based classrooms, and independent study programs.
• Utilize trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and restorative practices in all professional interactions with students, staff, and families.
• Provide training and consultation to Five Keys staff on relevant topics such as trauma‑informed care, behavior intervention, restorative practices, and special education compliance.
• Stay current with clinical and educational research and participate in professional development activities to enhance practice.
• Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession, as well as to the rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs in California.
• Support and implement Five Keys policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative directives.
• Complete all required records, reports, and documentation accurately and within legal timelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adapt approaches and strategies to meet the unique needs of students in non‑traditional learning environments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the assigned region to provide services across multiple educational settings, including correctional facilities and community‑based sites.
• Self‑driven and results‑oriented professional with strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of IDEA, AB 167/216, AB 2306, and California special education compliance requirements.
• Strong general and emotional intelligence to build rapport with vulnerable youth and adults while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to maintain strong and appropriate boundaries with personal identifying information when interacting with students or community or program partners.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with ability to clearly convey complex psychological concepts to both…