Seattle, WA - School Psychologist

Seattle, WA - School Psychologist Thrive Therapies Group

Address Seattle, WA

Description

As a Thrive School Psychologist you will conduct comprehensive psycho educational evaluations, contribute to eligibility determinations, provide crisis intervention and mental health consultation, and support RTI/MTSS frameworks within K-12 school settings. You are a full member of the community.

Conduct comprehensive psycho educational evaluations to assess cognitive ability, academic achievement, social-emotional functioning, and adaptive behavior using standardized instruments (WISC, WJ-IV, KTEA, BASC, Vineland, and others)

Evaluate for a range of eligibility categories including SLD, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impairment

Write psycho educational evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, legally defensible, and clearly written for IEP team members, families, and administrators

Lead or participate in eligibility determination meetings, translating assessment data into educational planning recommendations

Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) within IDEA-required timelines

Serve as a primary responder for student mental health crises, including suicidality, self-harm, acute behavioral escalation, and trauma-related presentations

Conduct structured threat assessments for students who have made threats or exhibited behaviors of concern; develop and document safety plans

Provide mental health consultation to teachers, parents, and school leaders on student social-emotional needs and appropriate referral pathways

Support students with 504 plans for mental health-related accommodations alongside IEP students on your caseload

Contribute to school-wide RTI/MTSS frameworks at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels - including universal screening, progress monitoring, and problem-solving team participation

Collaborate with school teams on early identification of students at risk for learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, or developmental concerns

Support equitable referral practices and culturally responsive evaluation methodology to reduce bias in eligibility determination

Partner with SLPs, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, mental health clinicians, and special education teachers as a core member of the multidisciplinary IEP team

Communicate findings and recommendations to families in a way that is clear, respectful, and free of jargon

Maintain accurate evaluation records, service logs, and eligibility documentation in compliance with IDEA and state requirements

Ed.S., Ph.D., or Psy.

D. in School Psychology from a NASP-approved or APA-accredited program

NCSP credential from NASP; or active state certification/license in good standing

Active state school psychologist certification or license in good standing, or documented initiation of transfer prior to start date

Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, psycho educational evaluation methodology, and legal requirements for special education eligibility determination

1+ years of school-based school psychology experience (internship year in a school setting counts)

Training or experience in structured threat assessment

Familiarity with culturally responsive evaluation practices and bilingual assessment methodology

Experience with RTI/MTSS data systems and progress monitoring tools