Tacoma, WA - School Psychologist

WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Thrive School Psychologist you will conduct comprehensive psychoeducational 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational 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 psychoeducational 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 CRISIS INTERVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION 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 RTI/MTSS & SYSTEMS-LEVEL SUPPORT 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 COLLABORATION & IEP TEAMING 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 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 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, psychoeducational evaluation methodology, and legal requirements for special education eligibility determination PREFERRED 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive Therapies