Psychologists

Nitelines Usa•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Psychology, Specialist's Degree, or Doctorate in School Psychology from an accredited college or university
Strong student assessment skills
Keep current with professional practice in school psychology
Strong oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal relations and collaborative teaming skills with all stakeholders
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Calm demeanor during crisis situations
Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and effectively
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Strong computer technology skills

Nice To Haves

Previous school experience preferred

Responsibilities

Direct Service with Special Education Students
Providing group and individual counseling services based on IEP mental health service goals
Developing individual, group or system level interventions which improve identified problems or concerns, including academic ,social/emotional/behavioral/mental health needs as they relate to educational progress
Mental health in services in the general education classroom
Providing the written documentation of services i.e. progress reports and progress monitoring, service logs, IEP goals
Communicating and consulting with outside service providers (ex: caseworkers, therapists) when appropriate
Working collaboratively to address a variety of factors in a child's living situation that affect the child's adjustment in school (home, school, and community)
Crisis Management
Conducting suicide risk assessments
Assisting team members in threat assessments
Assisting team members in developing and implementing safety plans
Responding to crisis situations and providing related individual and classroom support
Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect to local authorities
IEP Assessments
Completing cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral and adaptive skills assessments
Interpreting and writing evaluation reports based off the assessments conducted
Collecting data and developing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans
Completing school observations
Conducting family, teacher and student social/developmental history interviews
Conducting a review of records
Developing IEP goals
Creating Educational Impact Statements
Meetings
Participating in collaborative meetings for the following: IEP pre-planning, special education team, center-based classroom team, manifestation determination review
Participating on the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support team
Consulting and collaborating with families, teachers, other building staff, building administration, outside agencies working with the family
Attending monthly behavioral health team meetings
Participating in professional development
Participating in professional learning community meetings
Attending building staff meetings
Related Services
Providing psychoeducation for staff, students and families
Conducting home visits/wellness visits
Providing professional development to school staff
Providing academic/behavior consultation
Assisting with MTSS, leadership council, building-wide supports
Providing community resources
Providing mental health services for students with a 504 plan
Providing general education interventions - behavioral and social skill support training for students
Providing consultation to teachers and staff for general education students
Obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet students' needs
The teacher shall identify the development needs of students, shall maintain a productive learning environment, and shall work collaboratively to support the priorities of the Strategic Plan.