Psychologist (Ph.D.) School-Based Clinical Services – Connecticut

Olesky Associates; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Connecticut is seeking a full-time Psychologist (Ph.D.) to work in school-based clinical services. You will be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team, addressing the social and emotional needs of students aged 5-21. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), providing counseling and crisis intervention, and delivering psychological evaluations. A Ph.D. in Psychology is required. Location options include various areas within Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology required, specifically in School-Based Clinical Services.
• Experience providing assessment, counseling and IEP-related services.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and counseling services to students ages 5-21.
• Develop and assist in student IEPs and mandated services.
• Conduct evaluations and psychological assessments.
• Performs psychological assessments, creates integrated reports with education-related recommendations, and communicates results to parents, classroom staff and PPT participants.
• Location options include several areas of Connecticut.
• All information kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Skills

Counseling services

Crisis intervention

Psychological assessments

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology (School-Based Clinical Services)

Job description

Overview

Psychologist (Ph.D.) School-Based Clinical Services – Connecticut. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• The psychologist works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to meet the social and emotional needs of students ages 5-21, by providing assessment, counseling services as outlined in a student\'s individualized education plan (IEP), psycho-educational groups, consultation, and crisis intervention to students enrolled in education programs.
• Assists in the development of the student\'s IEP and provides discipline-related mandated services in compliance with the IEP.
• Conducts initial evaluations, performs mental status exams, accurately diagnoses, and develops and presents clear clinical formulations that are specific, attainable, behaviorally oriented treatment plans, and identifies and provides therapeutic interventions appropriate to specified problems.
• Conducts psychological assessments, completes comprehensive integrated reports including education-related recommendations, and effectively reports results in writing and verbally to parents, classroom staff, PPT participants, as well as in other venues.
• Location options include several areas of Connecticut.
• All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology (School-Based Clinical Services).