School Psychologist Intern Opening in Spanaway, WA! - Amergis

The School Psychologist Intern works to support studentsthrough a variety of behavioral health and developmental issues and aid inqualifying students for additional support services. The School PsychologistIntern will practice in the role by way of assessing and observing students aswell as collaborating with the multidisciplinary team while supervised/instructed by District Psychologist or School Counselor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities under the Supervisionof District Psychologist/Counselor: + Completes multi-factored evaluations (initial andre-evaluations) in compliance with state regulations within a designated period + Conducts pre-referral consultation/intervention + Monitors students response to curriculum modifications + Serves as an instructional intervention specialist who plansintervention and individual education + Performs Psycho-educational assessments in collaborationwith the multidisciplinary team + Consults with teachers and other team members on an ongoingbasis + Serves as a technical assistant for the support ofimplementation of RTI in the assigned schools (if applicable) + Conducts an evaluation of each student assigned, which caninclude, but is not limited to: + Pre-diagnostic meetings in order to determine the scope andsequence of needed evaluations + Interviewing the student + Observing classroom behaviors + Consulting the student's parents and teacher(s) asapplicable + Reviewing the student's academic history and currenteducational functioning + Conducts psycho-educational evaluations of the child'slearning process and level of educational achievement + Administers specialized evaluations specific to the natureof the child's problems + Conducts Functional Behavior Analysis for student, ifinstructed (consultation with team members required) + Helps create Behavior Intervention Plan for student, ifinstructed (consultation with team members required) + Attends pre-referral and screening team meetings inbuildings assigned + Observes the extended IEP team meetings and other suchprocedures as necessary, including manifestation determination reviewmeetings + In collaboration with multidisciplinary team, determines thenature of a child's problems through a full case study evaluation + Attends PAEC meetings, completes psychological evaluationreports, and schedules chairing prediagnostic meetings (PDM's) + Participates in other duties based on the needs of studentsand programs. These may include: ? Teacher in-service + Counseling + Screening of students (preschool, etc.) + Research of ongoing programs + Maintains client information in a secure and confidentialmanner consistent with client and local procedures, as well as guidelines setforth by the State and State Board of Psychology Minimum Requirements: + Must maintain current State licensures and/or certificationsin state of assignment + Experience in pediatric and adolescent population ispreferred + Master's degree in psychology preferred + Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice + Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable + Current CPR if applicable + TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site + Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements + Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required + Computer proficiency required + Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, 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 Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis 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.