Job Description & Requirements
School Psychologist (PSY) - School - (PSY - School)
StartDate : 10 / 28 / 2024 Pay Rate : $1860.00 - $2143.00
AMN Healthcare is partnering with a top school district in Lafayette, Louisiana 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.
Required Qualifications
Master's or Doctoral Degree in School Psychology
State Certification and / or Licensure is Required to Start the Assignment
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
Facility Location
Located in southern Louisiana, Lafayette is a city known for its food. When French and Creole culture combine with a Southern twist, you get some down-right delicious results.
Scrumptious and spicy Cajun food and delicacies known only to this region, are what set Lafayette apart from its counterparts.
Don’t forget to visit the world-renowned Louisiana bayou or one of the historical attractions found around town.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include :
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the 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.
psychologist, psychology, psych, allied, allied health
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