School Psychologist

Pediatric Developmental Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution

IRA with company matching

Unlimited CEUs

Materials stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

A leading pediatric therapy organization is seeking a School Psychologist in Baltimore, Maryland. The role involves providing counseling services, participating in IEP development, and collaborating with families and staff to support student development. A Master's Degree in Psychology and a valid School Psychologist license are required. This position offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must possess NCSP or State School Psychologist license.
• Experience in pediatric mental health preferred.
• Experience or training in pediatric mental health preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and parents.
• Participate in IEP development and multi-tiered support.
• Collaborate with families and staff for student development.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure meetings and services are conducted.

Skills

Counseling skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Psychologist. Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation!

NCSP or State School Psychologist license required

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Unlimited CEUs
• Materials stipend
• Licensure reimbursement

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
• Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Psychology.
• Has obtained or is eligible for an endorsement as a School Psychologist as prescribed in the bylaws of the State Department of Education.
• Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win‑win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.