Maxim Staffing is looking for a School Psychologist to start immediately for the remainder of the school year. This position is not limited to only this school year if the candidate wanted to remain in the position. The School Psych will be providing services to one middle school and one elementary school. The daily tasks will consist mostly of assessments. However, there will be some related services to provide. The pay is $60 per hour at 37-40 hours per week.

　　The School Psychologist works to support students through a variety of mental health and developmental issues and aid in qualifying students for additional support services. The School Psychologist is responsible for providing on-site psychological services to students under the jurisdiction of the state and district.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Completes multi-factored evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) in compliance with state regulations within a designated time frame

　　Conducts pre-referral consultation/intervention.

　　Monitors student’s response to curriculum modifications

　　Serves as an instructional intervention specialist who plans intervention and individual education

　　Performs Psycho-educational assessments

　　Consults individually, or in groups, with students and/or parents or other personnel on matters relating to the education and mental health of the students to ensure the development and provision of the most appropriate education program

　　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 o 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

　　Attends PAEC meetings, completing psychological evaluation reports, and scheduling/chairing prediagnostic 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

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Must maintain current State licensures and/or certifications in state of assignment

　　Experience in pediatric and adolescent population is preferred

　　Master’s degree in psychology preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, 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 Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing 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.