School Psychologist (PSY) - School

Job Details

AMN Healthcare is partnering with a top school district in Alexandria, VA 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.Benefits BoxSchool assignments are typically 9 months in length but can vary depending on the length of the contract and school calendar. School Psychologist assignments offer a generous benefits package that includes:&bull

W-2 Employment Status with Professional and General Liability Coverage&bull

Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Coverage&bull

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching&bull

Accident and Short-Term Disability Coverage&bull

Employee Stock Purchase Plan&bull

Clinical Support&bull

License Reimbursement Wherever You Work&bull

Free Continuing Education&bull

Housing Assistance and Travel ReimbursementABOUT THE COMPANYAt AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping schools provide quality support that continually evolves to make education more personalized, more effective, and more accessible for all students.&bull

Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.

Benefits

School assignments are typically nine months in length but can vary depending on the length of the contract and school calendar. School assignments offer a generous benefits package that includes:\t

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• W-2 Employment Status with Professional and General Liability Coverage
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• Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Coverage
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• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
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• Accident and Short-Term Disability Coverage
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• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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• Clinical Support
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• License Reimbursement Wherever You Work
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• Free Continuing Education
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• Housing Assistance and Travel Reimbursement
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Required Qualifications

Psychologist, School Licenses: PSY-VA &bull

Master's or Doctoral Degree in School Psychology &bull

State Certification and / or Licensure as a School Psychologist &bull

Experience working in a School Setting is Preferred &bull

Strong Knowledge of Child Development, Learning Theories, and Behavioral Interventions &bull

Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, and Organizational skills &bull

Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators, parents, and community members &bull

Proficiency in assessment tools and techniques used in school and educational settings &bull

Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with federal and state regulations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a School Setting is Preferred Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, and Organizational skills Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators, parents, and community members Proficiency in assessment tools and techniques used in school and educational settings Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with federal and state regulations Strong Knowledge of Child Development, Learning Theories, and Behavioral Interventions

About 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.