School Psychologist

MONTESSORI SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Weekly paychecks

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

The School Psychologist at Amergis provides on-site psychological services to students, helping them with mental health and developmental needs within district guidelines. The role includes aiding in qualifying students for additional support services and working under state and district jurisdiction.

Candidates must hold current state licensure/certifications, have a master’s degree in psychology, and be at least 18. CPR and health clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current State licensures and/or certifications in state of assignment.
• Experience in pediatric and adolescent population preferred.
• Master’s degree in psychology preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site psychological services to students under the jurisdiction of the state and district.
• Assist in qualifying students for additional support services.
• Support students through mental health and developmental issues.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and district policies.

Skills

CPR certification

State licensure

Pediatric/adolescent experience

Professional standards compliance

On-site psychological services

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

Job description

The School Psychologist works to support students through a variety of mental health and developmental issues and aids in qualifying students for additional support services. The School Psychologist is responsible for providing on-site psychological services to students under the jurisdiction of the state and district.Minimum Requirements:Must maintain current State licensures and/or certifications in state of assignmentExperience in pediatric and adolescent population is preferredMaster’s degree in psychology preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.