School Psychologist – IN PERSON
RCM Health Care Services
- Romulus, MI
- $55.00 per hour
- Training
- Full-time
2. Possess a Masters Degree in psychology or its equivalent.
3. Completed not less than 500 clock hours supervised internship with school-age persons under the supervision of an approved school psychology training institution.
4. Meet the competency requirement set forth in R340.11546 of the Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education, State of Michigan.
5. Possess excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on professional teams.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Serve as a member of Child Study Team, Child Screening Committees, and similar groups to screen and assess students experiencing school-rated problems and to improve existing school programs and procedures in meeting the educational needs of students.
2. Provide consultation and direct counseling services to students, parents, and staff regarding problems and situations which may be interfering with a student's ability to make the best use of his/her educational experience.
3. Serve as a liaison between the school, home, and community in building and maintaining positive relationships.
4. Participate with school staff in altering situations adversely affecting personal, social-emotional, and academic development of students.
5. Administer appropriate tests and assessment batteries, conduct interviews and observations, and consider information from all pertinent sources in conducting comprehensive evaluations of students who have been referred as having suspected disabilities under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
6. Conduct other student evaluations as directed.
7. Write comprehensive reports that communicate psychological findings to parents, students, professionals and others in a clear and meaningful manner.
8. Interpret psychological and other diagnostic data to professionals, parents, students, and others.
9. Develop and help to implement behavior management plans.
10. Record and submit all data relevant to the School-Based Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
11. Serve as a member of evaluation teams, Individual Planning and Placement Committee meetings (IEPC's), Manifestation IEPC meetings, and pre-expulsion committees, as directed.
12. Other duties as assigned.Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability insurance
401K Flex Spending
Weekly Direct DepositCompensation
up to $55/hour – based on experienceAbout Us:
RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.