School Psychologist, School-Based

Thrive Therapies Group • Chattanooga, TN

1d • $87,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Thrive Therapies Group, we place licensed professionals in K-12 schools across under-resourced communities because we believe every student deserves access to expert, compassionate support. We partner with forward-thinking school districts that prioritize evaluation quality and timeliness over throughput. We have immediate openings starting July 27, 2026, continuing into the 26-27 school year.

Requirements

• Education Specialist in School Psychology from a NASP-approved program, or Doctoral degree in School Psychology or Clinical Psychology
• National Certification in School Psychology or eligible to obtain
• Valid, unrestricted Tennessee School Psychologist license or certification
• Current CPR certification
• Clear background check and proof of immunization status per district requirements

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of school-based school psychology experience
• Experience with advanced cognitive and academic assessment tools including Woodcock-Johnson, Stanford-Binet, WISC, CELF, and KTEA
• Training in suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and cultural competency in assessment
• Experience with RTI and MTSS and data-driven decision-making

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations including cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assessment using standardized and informal tools
• Interpret assessment data, synthesize findings, and generate clear, actionable diagnostic reports and recommendations for educators and families
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention to students experiencing mental health emergencies, trauma, suicidality, or behavioral escalation
• Collaborate on special education evaluations, IEP development, and eligibility determination under IDEA and Section 504
• Provide consultation to teachers and administrators on evidence-based classroom management, positive behavioral support, and learning environment design
• Participate in threat assessment, crisis team planning, and school safety initiatives
• Support RTI and MTSS implementation and contribute to school-wide assessment and progress monitoring systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, and vision effective your first day
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 days PTO plus paid sick leave
• $1,200 annually for CEUs, conferences, and certifications
• $2,000 sign-on bonus paid at 90 days
• $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
• NCSP and state licensure fees fully reimbursed
• Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
• No non-compete clause

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level