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Do you enjoy seeing children “rise above”, make positive changes, and blossom? Do you enjoy collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of behavioral health professionals?
Then considering joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team. While our needs are dynamic, we currently an independent psychologist for multiple locations throughout southeastern PA.
Being a School Psychologist at Devereux has its Advantages
You will work with other dedicated professionals throughout Pennsylvania who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We Offer:
Ability to conduct school-wide and class-wide climate assessments, provide behavioral consultation services to teachers, and participate in outcome initiatives.
Ability to consult with district and/or school leadership teams to improve school climate and student behaviors.
Develop and implement training programs using an active training style.
Participate in the design and implementation of applied research and engage in data-based decision making at the school and individual student levels.
The Center for Effective Schools (CES) is a non-profit research and training center dedicated to building the capacity of schools and other child-serving institutions to better serve children and adolescents with, and at risk for developing, emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). This mission is accomplished through training, consultation and applied research. The CES is a division of Devereux’s Institute of Clinical and Professional Training and Research. Established in 1999, the CES is located in King of Prussia, PA, just outside of Philadelphia. From its inception, the primary focus of the organization was and continues to be addressing the needs of children with and at risk for EBD and their families by promoting effective practices, informed by scientific evidence, to improve lives. Learn more at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org .
Reporting to the Director for CES, the School Psychologist will provide a full range of school psychological services to children ages 5-21, including assessment and intervention planning, consultation, and systems support. These services may be provided on assignment in a traditional school setting or as part of the CES team.
Click on the following link to see why we are a great place to work:
ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
Fun, fast-paced supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process.
Excellent Benefits (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)
Paid Training and Professional Development
Keywords: School Psychologist, PDE educational specialist, school psychology, PsyD, PhD, National Association of School Psychologists, NASP
Qualifications
Education:
MEd or EdS in School PsychologyMEd or EdS in School Psychology
Active PA Dept of Education Educational Specialist Certification in School Psychology.
Strong written communication and time management skills. Demonstrates a working knowledge of current research-based professional practices in school psychology and education. Experience working in schools.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Some walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Regular use of computers and office equipment. Infrequent driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of essential S&PA techniques.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Posted Date1 day ago(6/25/2024 12:36 PM)
Requisition ID2024-38137
CategoryClinical
Position TypeFull-Time
RemoteNo
The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.
