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Amergis ASAP Start School Psychologist - Centreville, MI in Centreville, Michigan
ASAP Start School Psychologist - Centreville,MI
Hours: 35
Start Date: August2024 (24/25 school year)
Requirements:State School Psych License, exp with IEPs
In person position or hybrid
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TheSchool Psychologist works to support students through a variety of mentalhealth and developmental issues and aid in qualifying students for additionalsupport services. The SchoolPsychologist is responsible for providing on-site psychological services tostudents under the jurisdiction of the state and district.
For further informationand/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact Rhiannon Johnson at (813) 261-7188or email your resume to riajohnso @amergis.com
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes multi-factored evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) in compliance with state
regulations with in a designated time frame
Conducts pre-referral consultation/intervention, including but not limited to:
Being a standing member of the pre-referral team within the assigned school(s)
Observing the student(s)
Serving an assessment specialist who may do any or all of the following:
Screen at-risk children for intervention
Monitor progress during intervention
Assess instructional strategies
Consults with teachers to add instructional strategies/interventions
Monitors response to curriculum modification
Serves as an instructional intervention specialist who plans intervention and individual education
Pyscho-educational assessments shall include:
Norm referenced test that measure intelligence, visual motor skills and fine motor skills
Interviews with the patient and/or individuals familiar with the patient
Observations of the patient
Consults individually, or in groups, with patients and/or parents or other personnel on matters relating to the education and mental health of the patients to ensure the development and provision of the most appropriate education program
Maintains a monthly Pyscho-Educational Evaluation log for each month of service
Reviews research in current best practice and presents recommendations to client for review and potential implementation as requested, including staff training programs on the basis of all necessary curriculum components and implements or supervises the implementation of intervention
Participates in on-going training/in-servicing related job duties
Consults with teachers and other team members on an ongoing basis
Serves as a technical assistant for the support of implementation of RTI in the assigned schools (if applicable)
Conducts an evaluation of each student assigned which shall include, but not limited to:
Conducting pre-diagnostic meetings in order to determine scope and sequence of
needed evaluations
Interviewing the student
Observing classroom behaviors
Consulting the student’s parents and teacher(s)
Reviewing the student’s academic history and current educational functioning
Conducts psycho-educational evaluations of the child’s learning process and level of educational achievement
Administers specialized evaluations specific to the nature of the child’s problems
Conducts Functional Behavior Analysis for student, if required
Helps create Behavior Intervention Plan for student, if required (consultation with team members required)
Attends pre-referral and screening team meetings in buildings assigned
Enters information regarding the psycho educational evaluation on CRT at least 24 hours prior to the extended IEP team meeting (as applicable per client/state requirement)
Participates in the extended IEP team meetings and other such procedures as necessary, including manifestation determination review meetings
As part of the team, determines the nature of a child’s problems through a full case study evaluation. When necessary, the Psychologist participates in:
Parent conferences
Classroom observations
Consultations with local agencies
Extended IEP team meetings
Case follow-ups
Consultations with teachers, the other diagnosticians assigned to the case, supervisors,
and social workers
Attends PAEC meetings, completing psychological evaluation reports, and scheduling/chairing pre-diagnostic meetings (PDM’s)
Participates in other duties based on the needs of students and programs. These may include teacher in-service, counseling, screening of students (preschool, etc), parent groups, supervision of interns, research of ongoing programs, and development of new programs
Maintains client information in a secure and confidential manner consistent with client and local procedures, as well as guidelines set forth by the State and State Board of Psychology
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Must maintain current State license and/or certifications in state of assignment
Experience in adolescent population is preferred but not required
Observe all laws, regulations and policies of the State Board and Client in providing psychologist services
Master’s degree in psychology preferred
· Ability to effectivelyelicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, butnot limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communicationskills; proficiency in the English language may be required
· Computer proficiency required
General Comments: 803498
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.