School Psychologist (Full-Time) - Tampa, FL - $4k Sign-on Bonus

Thrive Therapies Group•Tampa, FL

2d•$78,000 - $91,900•Onsite

About The Position

School psychologists are increasingly stretched thin — evaluating at breakneck speed, writing reports that disappear into file cabinets, and struggling to deliver the consultation and mental health services that actually change outcomes. Thrive partners with forward-thinking school districts that prioritize evaluation quality and timeliness over throughput. You'll work in environments where your psychoeducational assessments are used strategically, your intervention plans are implemented with fidelity, and your mental health consultation is built into the school's prevention and response framework. Many of our school psychology partnerships include reduced evaluation ratios and time protected for data-informed case conceptualization. As a School Psychologist, you conduct comprehensive psychoeducational and developmental evaluations; provide crisis intervention and mental health consultation; contribute to school safety and threat assessment; support special education and RTI initiatives; and partner with families and educators to promote student resilience, academic achievement, and social-emotional well-being.

Requirements

Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology from a NASP-approved program, or Doctoral degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in School Psychology or Clinical Psychology
National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) or eligible to obtain
Valid, unrestricted state licensure/certification as a School Psychologist
Current CPR certification
Proof of immunization status and background check clearance per school district requirements

Nice To Haves

2+ years of school-based school psychology experience
Experience with advanced cognitive and academic assessment tools (Woodcock-Johnson, Stanford-Binet, WISC, CELF, KTEA)
Training in suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and cultural competency in assessment
Experience with RTI/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/MTSS implementation and contribute to school-wide assessment and progress monitoring systems

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance — Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums
Coverage begins day one
Choice of HSA-eligible high-deductible plan or traditional PPO; nationwide PPO network
Dependent and family coverage available
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Optional voluntary benefits: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and FSA
School-year calendar — school holidays off, amounting to 30+ paid days annually
3 PTO and 3 Sick days
Malpractice and professional liability insurance — fully covered by Thrive; no personal policy required
Quarterly professional development led by clinical leadership — school-based, substantive, and paid
Paid Summer Intensive — pre-year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually
No non-compete agreement — your professional mobility is yours to keep
State school psychologist licensure renewal and NASP dues reimbursed annually; NCSP renewal fees covered
Sign-On Bonus: $4,000
Longevity Structure: Up to $2,000
CEU Stipend: $750 your first year → growing up to $2,000 after five years
Performance Bonus: Paid annually after exceeding performance metrics