School Psychologist - Positive Regard Network

School Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist - Full-Time or Part-Time The
Center School - Holyoke, Massachusetts Springdale Education Center -
Holyoke, Massachusetts Job ID:4581546 Starting Date:Immediately Job
Description The Positive Regard Network (Chicopee/Holyoke, MA) invites
applicants for the position of School Psychologist or Clinical
Psychologist , full or part time: The school psychologist will perform
diagnostic evaluations for students who are enrolled in our school
programs; provide in-service training related to clinical issues to
program staff; work with families of enrolled students; design
individual and/or group behavior management plans as assigned; provide
crisis intervention in classroom; and provide ongoing support and
consultation regarding behavioral concerns to program staff. Position is
full time or part time, 52 weeks per year. Competitive salary
commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package including four
weeks of vacation time. Position requirements: Masters Degree and
C.A.G.S. required from a National Association of School Psychologists
(NASP) approved college or university in school psychology;
Massachusetts DESE Certification as School Psychologist required with
one (1) year experience as a school psychologist; or Ph.D., Psy.D. or
Ed.D degree in psychology from an accredited school of psychology.
Licensure appropriate to clinical discipline. Position Responsibilities:
Provide or arrange for psycho-diagnostic testing of students within the
program on a periodic basis. Participate as a member of the
interdisciplinary evaluation team; Act as liaison between the Positive
Regard network and other mental health professionals who have direct
contact with students. Provide crisis intervention to students as needed
and assist in making necessary referrals to specialists; Provide ongoing
consultation to program staff. Plan, develop and implement behavior
management plans for individual students and communicate this
information and coordinate consistent application of the plans to the
appropriate individuals. Provide consultation to families regarding
psychological testing and treatment and approved behavior management
techniques; Develop or adapt measurement instruments for use with
individuals who are enrolled in our programs. Participate in program
meetings, case reviews, evaluations and IEP meetings and prepare reports
of current progress and needs of the students. Provide formal and
informal in-service training to staff members; Participate in the
screening of evaluation of individuals referred for placement and
participate on interdisciplinary teams to determine admissions and
future programming. Provide field placement supervision and act as a
mentor to undergraduate and graduate students when requested; Prepare
reports based on observations and assessments of students; Maintains
appropriate current records on students. Collect and prepare statistical
data regarding service delivery as requested. Doctoral level
Psychologists will also provide diagnostic impressions if and when
requested for specific student cases. Provide letter of interest, resume
and three professional references to: HR, Center School, 1913
Northampton St., Holyoke, MA 01040; email: hr@positiveregard.com EOE Job
Requirements At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Doctorate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information Joan Doucette, HR Coordinator 84 Second Avenue
Chicopee, Massachusetts 01020 Phone: 413-420-0118 Fax: 413-420-0117
Email: jdoucette@positiveregard.com