School Psychologist Openings in Crystal Lake, IL, $75 per hour! Hours: 35 Start Date: 3/10/24 Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Psychologist. The School Psychologist is responsible for providing on-site psychological services to those applicable under the jurisdiction of the state and client. For further information and/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact Clara Comiskey with your resume at clcomisk @maxstaffing.com Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes multi-factored evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) in compliance with state
regulations with in a designated time frame
Conducts pre-referral consultation/intervention, including but not limited to:
Being a standing member of the pre-referral team within the assigned school(s)
Observing the student(s)
Serving an assessment specialist who may do any or all of the following:
Screen at-risk children for intervention
Monitor progress during intervention
Assess instructional strategies
Consults with teachers to add instructional strategies/interventions
Monitors response to curriculum modification
Serves as an instructional intervention specialist who plans intervention and individual education
Pyscho-educational assessments shall include:
Norm referenced test that measure intelligence, visual motor skills and fine motor skills
Interviews with the patient and/or individuals familiar with the patient
Observations of the patient
Consults individually, or in groups, with patients and/or parents or other personnel on matters relating to the education and mental health of the patients to ensure the development and provision of the most appropriate education program
Maintains a monthly Pyscho-Educational Evaluation log for each month of service
Reviews research in current best practice and presents recommendations to client for review and potential implementation as requested, including staff training programs on the basis of all necessary curriculum components and implements or supervises the implementation of intervention
Participates in on-going training/in-servicing related job duties
Consults with teachers and other team members on an ongoing basis
Serves as a technical assistant for the support of implementation of RTI in the assigned schools (if applicable)
Conducts an evaluation of each student assigned which shall include, but not limited to:
Conducting pre-diagnostic meetings in order to determine scope and sequence of
needed evaluations
Interviewing the student
Observing classroom behaviors
Consulting the student’s parents and teacher(s)
Reviewing the student’s academic history and current educational functioning
Conducts psycho-educational evaluations of the child’s learning process and level of educational achievement
Administers specialized evaluations specific to the nature of the child’s problems
Conducts Functional Behavior Analysis for student, if required
Helps create Behavior Intervention Plan for student, if required (consultation with team members required)
Attends pre-referral and screening team meetings in buildings assigned
Enters information regarding the psycho educational evaluation on CRT at least 24 hours prior to the extended IEP team meeting (as applicable per client/state requirement)
Participates in the extended IEP team meetings and other such procedures as necessary, including manifestation determination review meetings
As part of the team, determines the nature of a child’s problems through a full case study evaluation. When necessary, the Psychologist participates in:
Parent conferences
Classroom observations
Consultations with local agencies
Extended IEP team meetings
Case follow-ups
Consultations with teachers, the other diagnosticians assigned to the case, supervisors,
and social workers
Attends PAEC meetings, completing psychological evaluation reports, and scheduling/chairing pre-diagnostic meetings (PDM’s)
Participates in other duties based on the needs of students and programs. These may include teacher in-service, counseling, screening of students (preschool, etc), parent groups, supervision of interns, research of ongoing programs, and development of new programs
Maintains client information in a secure and confidential manner consistent with client and local procedures, as well as guidelines set forth by the State and State Board of Psychology
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Must maintain current State license and/or certifications in state of assignment
Experience in adolescent population is preferred but not required
Observe all laws, regulations and policies of the State Board and Client in providing psychologist services
Master’s degree in psychology preferred
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
Computer proficiency required
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed. Maxim Healthcare Staffing 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.
