School Psychologist

Pediatric Developmental Services; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Retirement Account with company matching

Unlimited CEUs

Materials stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) in Lake Orion, MI is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide counseling services to students and collaborate with families and staff to support emotional and social development. This role is vital to our mission of positively impacting children's lives.

The position offers a competitive salary, health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a retirement account and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology required.
• Eligible for endorsement as a School Psychologist.
• Pediatric mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and parents.
• Participate in multi-tiered support systems for students.
• Collaborate with families and staff for emotional support.
• Adhere to record-keeping and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain compliance schedules.

Skills

Counseling services

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Coordination of activities

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Endorsement as School Psychologist

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!

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

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

Duties and 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.

Minimum 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.