The School Psychologist works to support students through avariety of mental health and developmental issues and aid in qualifyingstudents for additional support services. The School Psychologist is responsible for providing on-sitepsychological services to students under the jurisdiction of the state anddistrict.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Completes multi-factored evaluations (initial andre-evaluations) in compliance with state regulations within a designated timeframe

　　Conducts pre-referral consultation/intervention.

　　Monitors student’s response to curriculum modifications

　　Serves as an instructional intervention specialist who plansintervention and individual education

　　Performs Psycho-educational assessments

　　Consults individually, or in groups, with students and/orparents or other personnel on matters relating to the education and mentalhealth of the students to ensure the development and provision of the mostappropriate education program

　　Participates in on-going training/in-servicing related jobduties.

　　Consults with teachers and other team members on an ongoingbasis

　　Serves as a technical assistant for the support ofimplementation of RTI in the assigned schools (if applicable)

　　Conducts an evaluation of each student assigned which shallinclude, but not limited to:

　　Conducting pre-diagnostic meetings in order to determinescope and sequence of needed evaluations

　　Interviewing the student o Observing classroombehaviors

　　Consulting the student’s parents and teacher(s)

　　Reviewing the student’s academic history and currenteducational functioning

　　Conducts psycho-educational evaluations of the child’slearning process and level of educational achievement

　　Administers specialized evaluations specific to the natureof the child’s problems

　　Conducts Functional Behavior Analysis for student, if required

　　Helps create Behavior Intervention Plan for student, ifrequired (consultation with team members required)

　　Attends pre-referral and screening team meetings inbuildings assigned

　　Enters information regarding the psycho-educational evaluationon CRT at least 24 hours prior to the extended IEP team meeting (as applicableper client/state requirement)

　　Participates in the extended IEP team meetings and othersuch procedures as necessary, including manifestation determination review meetings

　　As part of the team, determines the nature of a child’sproblems through a full case study evaluation

　　Attends PAEC meetings, completing psychological evaluationreports, and scheduling/chairing prediagnostic meetings (PDM’s)

　　Participates in other duties based on the needs of studentsand programs. These may include teacher in-service, counseling, screening ofstudents (preschool, etc.), parent groups, supervision of interns, research ofongoing programs, and development of new programs

　　Maintains client information in a secure and confidentialmanner consistent with client and local procedures, as well as guidelines setforth by the State and State Board of Psychology

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Must maintain current State licensures and/or certificationsin state of assignment

　　Experience in pediatric and adolescent population ispreferred

　　Master’s degree in psychology preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

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

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　$85 an hour

　　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.