Psychologist - School

Company: Med Travelers
Location: Worcester
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Job DetailsAMN Healthcare is partnering with a local school district to hire a School-Based Psychologist for a job near the Worcester Massachusetts area. This job will be working with one of the top districts in the area to provide services to children of all ages. Requirements include a graduate-level degree in School Psychology, as well as an internship one academic year in length consisting of at least 1,200 hours of supervised practice (600 of which must be in a school setting. The School Psychologist will work with the district assessment team comprised of an Educational Evaluator and a Speech-Language Pathologist to complete all special education eligibility determinations. Additionally, the School Psychologist will consult with school-based teams on behavior and therapeutic concerns. Clear, articulate written and verbal communication is a must, as is the ability to explain results to a varied audience. Candidates with previous school experience a plus! Essential duties for the School Psychologist will be to provide counseling services to students on IEPs as well as to the regular education population (mood disorders, autism, anxiety, depression, ADHD, social skill deficits, conduct disorders) in order to foster positive coping strategies, motivation, and skill development. This person will also coordinate outreach activities that support students and families including pediatricians, outside counseling agencies and agencies such as DCF, DMH, etc Other Job Requirements include: Completion of a criminal record check and licensing as a School Psychologist by the State Department of Education.RequirementsMA DOE LIC, NASP CERT, School EXPPreferred RequirementsMA DOE LIC, NASP CERT, School EXPBenefitsAllied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:Competitive pay ratesMedical, Dental, Vision401(k) and Flex SpendingLife InsuranceAccident and Short-term Disability CoverageFree Continuing EducationFree Private HousingRefer a friend and earn extra cash!About the CompanyMed Travelers, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied healthcare staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, school systems, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current temporary therapy positions and medical imaging jobs. And our traveler customer service is among the best in the industry. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.Job OverviewJob ID 775161Location20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609Weekly Pay $1,650 - $2,000/Weekly Pay ShiftsVariesStart DateFebruary 05, 2023Duration27 Weeks

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