School Psychologist openingsin Lakewood, Washington, $2000.00 per week!

　　• Hours: 37.5

　　• Start Date: 02/12/2024

　　• $2000.00 weeklyincludes (lodging $800.00 & meals/incidentals $450.00)

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

　　For more information or toapply to this opportunity, please contact Carl Colvin at (813) 330-9045 oremail your resume to cacolvin @maximstaffing.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:

　　Experience in adolescent and /or juvenile offender population is preferred but not required

　　Must maintain current State licensures and/or certifications with no restrictions or limitations

　　Must be able to provide proof of such license and/or certification

　　Observe all laws, regulations and policies of the State Board and Client in providing psychologist services

　　Current BLS required

　　Current TB test or Chest X-Ray

　　Successful completion of Maxim background screening and hiring process

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

　　Computer proficiency required

　　General Comments: 721724

　　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.