Experienced School Psychologist/ Educational Diagnostician

Diagnostic & Assessment Specialist(School Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist / Licensed Professional Counselor)

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time positions available

Location: St. Louis, MO (Professional Office Environment)

Organization: St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association (LDA)

About St. Louis LDA

At St. Louis LDA, we believe a learning difference should never define a child’s future. For over 30 years, our team has walked alongside families—turning frustration into a foundation for success. We provide specialized testing, tailored tutoring, and dedicated advocacy to help students unlock their true potential. If you are a passionate professional looking to make a direct, meaningful impact in the lives of St. Louis families, we invite you to join our mission.

Position Overview

We are seeking dedicated and certified School Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, or Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) to join our clinical team. In this role, you will administer and interpret a comprehensive suite of cognitive, diagnostic, and behavioral assessments for students ranging from elementary school through college.

The ideal candidate will not only possess sharp analytical and diagnostic skills but will also have a gift for transforming complex data into understandable, actionable insights for parents and educational personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment & Evaluation: Administer, score, and interpret individualized, standardized cognitive, academic, diagnostic, and behavioral evaluations for students of all ages.
• Synthesis & Report Writing: Integrate assessment data with behavioral observations, developmental histories, and input from parents/educators to write highly detailed, clear, and comprehensive diagnostic reports.
• Actionable Planning: Identify individual student strengths and areas for development to craft tailored, evidence-based intervention plans and accommodations.
• Consultation & Feedback: Facilitate individual meetings with parents and school personnel to relay diagnostic results in a compassionate, accessible, and professional manner, ensuring all parties understand the student's unique learning profile.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Master’s Degree in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or a highly related Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) field.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Missouri state licensure or certification required (e.g., Certified School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, LPC). Must possess specific, verifiable training and credentials to administer and interpret individualized cognitive and diagnostic assessments.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience, ideally within an educational, pediatric, or private diagnostic setting.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Clinical Insight: Deep understanding of child/adolescent development, underlying processing issues that interfere with learning, and diagnostic interviewing techniques.
• Educational Knowledge: Familiarity with classroom teaching methodologies, school-based interventions, and classroom management techniques.
• Rapport Building: Strong interpersonal skills with an innate ability to quickly establish trust and comfort with children, adolescents, anxious parents, and educators.
• Communication Excellence: Superior written communication skills for in-depth technical report writing, paired with empathetic verbal communication skills for family consultations.
• Organizational Excellence: Excellent time-management and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple evaluation timelines efficiently.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position operates primarily within a professional office setting, utilizing standard computing and digital testing software.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some light physical activity is required, including the ability to move testing kits or files, open filing cabinets, and stand or bend as necessary.

St. Louis LDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions, absent undue hardship.

To Apply

If you are an innovative thinker ready to help our students thrive, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a redacted sample evaluation report (if applicable) to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com or apply via Indeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Diagnostic evaluation: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified School Psychologist or similar license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person