Hybrid Educational Psychologist — Elevate Student Well-Being

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Educational Psychologist to support students' academic, social, and emotional development in a hybrid work setting. The role involves conducting assessments, providing counseling, and advising schools on evidence-based practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology, is registered with the relevant professional body, and has at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., HPCSA) is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in educational settings.
• Proven expertise in psycho-educational assessments and interventions.
• Strong understanding of child development and learning theories.
• Excellent counseling, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a Hybrid environment with on-site and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments to identify learning needs and challenges.
• Develop and implement individual intervention plans to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Provide counseling and therapy services to students addressing anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers and administrators to build a cohesive support network.
• Offer consultation and training to educators on child development and mental health.
• Document findings in clear reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Stay updated with ethical guidelines and best practices in educational psychology.

Skills

Psycho-educational assessments

Counseling

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Educational Psychology

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an Educational Psychologist to support students' academic, social, and emotional development in a hybrid work setting. The role involves conducting assessments, providing counseling, and advising schools on evidence-based practices.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology, is registered with the relevant professional body, and has at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in educational settings.