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Job Description & Requirements

School Psychologist (PSY) - School - (PSY - School)

StartDate : 9 / 23 / 2024 Available Shifts : 8 D Pay Rate : $2022.53 - $2330.30

AMN Healthcare is partnering with a top school district in Carlsbad, New Mexico to hire a Level 2, 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

Active New Mexico Psychologist License

Pediatric Professional Experience

Master's or Doctoral Degree in School Psychology

State Certification and / or Licensure is Required to Start the Assignment

Preferred Qualifications

School Setting Experience

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

Situated along the Pecos River, Carlsbad is a hub of tourism and of the New Mexico's most livable cities. The city is perhaps best known for Carlsbad Caverns, and rightly so.

The spectacular caverns must be seen to be believed are a significant tourist draw for the city. In addition to the caverns, the nearby Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers yet even more opportunity to experience the region's outdoor splendor.

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.

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