Ro Health is currently looking for a qualified School Psychologist to work in the Tolleson AZ area for the 24/25 school year!
The school psychologist is trained in both psychology and education, and is a specialist in the mental health field and learning processes. The school psychologist will facilitate prevention activities and intervention to students with adjustment and learning difficulties. They administer comprehensive evaluations and provide diagnostic evaluation information to school teams and families to facilitate individual student development. School psychologists have specialized knowledge in how disabilities affect learning, social and emotional development, and behavior.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Consult and collaborate with school staff, parents, and outside agency personnel regarding the psycho-educational needs of students.
- Facilitate educational success and advocate for the academic as well as mental needs of students.
- Conduct psycho-educational assessments of children, as appropriate; may administer a variety of standardized and non-standardized instruments/procedures to collect data; areas assessed may include the following: social-emotional adjustment, cognitive processes, oral language processes, academic achievement, learning styles, adaptive behavior, and environmental.
- Integrates evaluation information into an accurate overview used for determining intervention, programs and service needs; participates as a multidisciplinary team member and compiles information, which may include a written report integrating assessment results and implications
- Consults and collaborates in developing and maintaining positive relationships among students, parents, and teachers, and involving them in assessment, interventions, and program evaluation procedures.
- May provide, as workload/caseload allows, direct and indirect psychological interventions to facilitate the functioning of individuals and groups, such as developing, implementing and monitoring behavioral management strategies, providing group and individual counseling when able, designing intervention programs to enhance cognitive, affective, social, and vocational development in the school environment.
- May assist in the development of in-service activities for the school and parent community, where appropriate.
- Handles all other duties as assigned and complies with all company policies and applicable laws
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:
- Minimum of Graduate degree from NASP-approved school, Psychology Program is preferred
- Current Arizona School Psychologist Certificate
- Experience working as a School Psychologist
- Active Certification in Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS)
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands: Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions. This position regularly requires employees to talk, hear, and communicate with both children and adults. Employees are frequently required to stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The position may frequently require lifting, bending, and crouching. The employee may occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Paid time off and sick time
- Streamlined communication with 24/7 support
- Referral Bonuses!
Yes, we pay you an incentive bonus for each person you bring into our company to support students in school districts! If you know of anyone interested in starting a career in Behavioral Health or just looking for a new start with us, PLEASE submit them through the link below!! We have many openings in school settings and would love to give the opportunity to as many people as possible!
https://rohealth.com/referral/
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Public school: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Arizona School Psychologist Certificate (Required)
- CPI Certification (Preferred)
- IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Tolleson, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person