School Psychologist at MJ CARE INC

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological Evaluations, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Interventions, Collaboration, Consultation, Data Analysis, Special Education, Instructional Planning, Communication, Problem Solving, Organization, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Ethics, Professional Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description SUMMARY OF POSITION Conducting psychological evaluations for the purpose of assessing the intellectual, educational, emotional, social, and behavioral characteristics of those students referred. Implement strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues and performance evaluation to evaluate growth. Collaborates with educators and families to address student learning and behavioral problems consult with other school-based personnel. The school psychologist will provide counseling, crisis intervention, planning and developing school-based interventions with educators, and assessing the need for special services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Essential functions: Deliver a planned and coordinated program of psychological services Plan and deliver effective instruction that regularly integrates technology, engages students, enhances student learning experiences, and provides students opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Provide mental health and behavioral interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment Identify and assess the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics of individuals and groups, and the environmental factors that affect their learning and adjustment Utilize assessment data about students and their home/school environments in developing appropriate interventions and programs Provide recommendations and modifications to assist teachers in working with special education students in the classroom setting Function as a member of IEP or Section 504 teams to determine assigned students eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and on-going interventions. Provide collaborative consultation and documentation of results including assisting teachers with suggestions and implementation of RTI and pre-referral intervention strategies Provide direct services through classroom presentations, co-teaching in general education settings, in-services to staff/parents, etc. Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and appropriate community agencies to enhance the learning and adjustment of students Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Provide a secure, comfortable, respectful, and inviting learning atmosphere which motivates and challenges students. Apply ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological services, observing relevant laws and policies that govern practice Re-evaluate, as appropriate, to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of therapy Additional duties as deemed appropriate at the sole discretion of district leadership. General Responsibilities: Adheres to and supports the mission of MJ Care, Inc. Understands, adheres to, and upholds the vales of MJ Care, Inc. Understands, adheres to, and upholds the Code of Conduct for MJ Care, Inc. Promotes continuous process improvements. Delivers service aligned with department guiding principles. Responsible for always maintaining strict confidentiality of information and records. Displays commitment to continuous learning, including professional development as well as sharing information and learning with other team members. Maintains compliance with TB, and flu, and COVID vaccine requirements for MJ Care and assigned school. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education: Master’s degree in psychology or related field. Department of Public Instruction license #62 Wisconsin School Psychologist #7062 CPR certification or the ability to obtain it Experience: 1+ years of experience preferred Skills and Knowledge: Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and billing software. Ability to use electronic medical records systems accurately and efficiently. Strong communication skills including concentration, ability to learn, and good listening. Accurate problem solving, organization, attention to detail, and math skills. Ability to interact in a personal and professional manner with all customers. Ability to work as a collaborative team member. LEVEL I ACCESS Protects access of Personal Health Information specific to the patients assigned to them for the purposes of screening, consultations, evaluations, mandatory site-specific meetings, chart audits, payment and health care operations and therapy. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to talk and hear; stand and walk; bend and/or kneel; squat, balance, and/or crawl; reach above shoulder level; push, pull, and/ or twist up to 75lbs; walk up/down stairs; lift and /or carry up to 50lbs; and use fine dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to read documents, read computer screen, and observe students and work space. Specific hearing abilities required by the job include being able to hear in a moderately lead work environment (open area with multiple people conversing). Job includes risk of biohazard (i.e. blood borne pathogen). Works in limited space with equipment or exposed to equipment not conducive to pacemakers. Job requires use of protective equipment including but not limited to gown, gloves, and face protection.

Responsibilities

The school psychologist conducts psychological evaluations to assess students' characteristics and implements strategies to address educational and behavioral issues. They collaborate with educators and families to enhance student learning and provide counseling and crisis intervention services.