School Psychologist

Care Options for Kids; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, LTD, and STD coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

CEUs

Referral program

Professional development support

Mentor program

Online clinician community

Job summary

Care Options for Kids in Lancaster, OH, is seeking a School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. This school-based role focuses on the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic well-being of students in a daytime, school setting.

You will assess learning and behavioral needs, collaborate with teachers and families, and help develop interventions to foster a positive, inclusive school climate while balancing individual student work with systems-level impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in School Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Active state license to practice as a School Psychologist in OH.
• Experience working in school-based or pediatric settings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Knowledge of assessment and intervention practices aligned with accepted standards.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning and behavioral needs of students.
• Support development of interventions and contribute to positive school climate.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure support for students.
• Inform intervention planning with assessment-driven decision making.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in School Psychology

OH state license to practice

Job description

School Psychologist – School-Based Services

2026-2027 - School Year

Location: Lancaster, OH

Schedule: School-Based | Daytime Hours

Pay: $51-$56

A Role That Supports Student Well-Being and Academic Success

At Care Options for Kids, our school-based School Psychologists play a vital role in supporting the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic well-being of students. This role is designed for professionals who value assessment-driven decision making, collaboration with educators, and advocating for students’ mental health within the school environment.

In this position,you’llassess learning and behavioral needs, support the development of interventions, and contribute to creating positive, inclusive school climates.You’llcollaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and families to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed academically and emotionally.

Ifyou’rea School Psychologist looking for a school-based role where yourexpertiseinforms both individual student outcomes and broader school practices, this position was designed with you in mind.

Care Options for Kids Benefits

• $51-$56/hour

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life, LTD, and STD coverage

• Supplemental insurance options

• 401(k) once eligible

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Continuing education units (CEUs)

• Referral program

• Professional developmentassistance

• Discipline-specific mentor

• Access to an online community of clinicians and school professionals

Support That Helps You Succeed in Schools

• Collaborative school-based team environment

• Opportunities to conduct assessments and inform intervention planning

• Ongoing support from clinical and school leadership

• Resources to support evidence-based psychological practices

• A role that balances individual student work with systems-level impact

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in School Psychology from an accredited institution

• Active state license to practice as a School Psychologist in OH

• Experience working in school-based or pediatric settings

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality

• Knowledge of assessment and intervention practices aligned with accepted standards

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance

Care Options for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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