Job Description & Requirements
School Psychologist (PSY) - School - (PSY - School)
StartDate: 10/14/2024
Available Shifts: 6.5 D
Pay Rate: $1953.00 - $2251.00
AMN Healthcare is partnering with a top school district in Boston, MA to hire a School Psychologist to work in the area, providing services to children of all ages.
This School Psychologist will provide counseling services to students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and to the regular student population (treating mood disorders, autism, anxiety, depression, ADHD, social skill deficits, conduct disorders) to foster positive coping strategies, motivation, and skill development. Responsibilities will include conducting psychological assessments and evaluations to identify students' needs and strengths, developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans, provide individual and group counseling to students to address emotional and behavioral issue.
They will collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to create supportive learning environments, provide crisis intervention and support for students and staff as needed. They will also coordinate outreach activities that support students and families including pediatricians, outside counseling agencies, and agencies such as DCF, DMH, etc.
Required QualificationsMaster's or Doctoral Degree in School PsychologyState Certification and / or Licensure is Required to Start the Assignment
Preferred QualificationsExperience working in a School Setting is PreferredExcellent Communication, Interpersonal, and Organizational skillsAbility to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators, parents, and community membersProficiency in assessment tools and techniques used in school and educational settingsMaintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with federal and state regulationsStrong Knowledge of Child Development, Learning Theories, and Behavioral Interventions
Facility LocationOnce a farming community, Roxbury is now home to the historic Shirley Eustis House, the only country house built by a British Royal Colonial Governor. Today a part of Roxbury, which serves as a sort of center of Black culture in Boston, is undergoing a rebirth. There's the Roxbury Center for the Arts and Trade which opened, and many of the city's restaurants provide locally grown organic gourmet cuisine.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Competitive Housing Deal Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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