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Full Time School Psychologist is needed in Sea Girt, NJ

Sea Girt, NJ 08750

Posted: 10/15/2024 Disciplines: Psychologist Job Number: 58161

Job Description

INVO is seeking a full time School Certified psychologist in Sea Girt, NJ. The New Jersey-certified School Psychologist works within the school system to support students' mental, emotional, and academic well-being. The responsibilities generally include:

  1. Assessments and Evaluations: Conducting psychological assessments to evaluate students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs. This helps in identifying learning disabilities or emotional challenges that may require intervention.
  2. Intervention Development: Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavioral interventions for students with special needs or those struggling with emotional/behavioral issues.
  3. Counseling Services: Providing individual or group counseling to help students manage stress, social challenges, or emotional difficulties.
  4. Crisis Intervention: Offering crisis intervention services in cases of emergencies such as trauma, violence, or significant life changes affecting students.
  5. Collaboration and Consultation: Working closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to provide recommendations and strategies for enhancing students' learning environments and ensuring their emotional health.
  6. Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring that all interventions and evaluations comply with federal, state, and district regulations, including IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) guidelines​(

Qualifications:

1. Education:

  • A Master's or higher degree specifically in school psychology from an accredited program.
  • Completion of at least 60 graduate semester hours in school psychology, including coursework in psychological assessments, intervention strategies, and counseling techniques for children and adolescents.

2. Certification:

  • New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Certification: Applicants must hold a NJ School Psychologist Standard Certificate or a provisional certificate, which can be upgraded to a standard certificate upon completion of all requirements.
  • To obtain certification, candidates need to pass the required exams and demonstrate competency in psychological practices relevant to school settings.

Experience:

  • While not always required for certification, schools often prefer candidates with prior experience working with children in an educational or clinical setting.


Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with flexible pay options 
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with a discretionary company match) 
  • Flexible Spending Plan for medical and dependent coverage 
  • Paid time off 
  • Professional Liability Coverage 
  • Licensure reimbursement 
  • Annual Professional Development stipend 
  • Professional membership stipend 
  • Unlimited CEUs through the Progressus Pathways Learning Center 
  • Many More! 

INVO is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all business activities (e.g., recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, discipline and termination) without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and local law. 

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