School Psychology Practicum
About The Position
Introductory Practicum Experience: School Psychology trainee's complete introductory practicum experiences aligned with ISU program requirements, with The Baby Fold serving as a community and school referral partner. At TBF, trainees may observe and participate in school-related mental health services, gain exposure to assessment, consultation, and intervention processes, and learn how school psychology services interface with community-based systems of care. Introductory practica requirements are determined by ISU coursework; however, The Baby Fold supports ISU trainees through school referrals, consultation, and service integration. Advanced PhD Practicum Experiences: Paid, Community-Based Practicum at The Baby Fold. Advanced practicum experiences are available for PhD School Psychology trainees seeking in-depth clinical, assessment, and systems-level experience outside of traditional school placements. All advanced trainees are placed at The Baby Fold, work under licensed school/clinical psychologist supervision, and provide services that support school-aged children and adolescents. School-Linked Psychological Services at TBF: Advanced practicum trainees may engage in cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral assessments, intervention planning and progress monitoring, academic and behavioral intervention implementation, consultation with caregivers, educators, and school teams, and integration of school-based needs with community mental health services. Support of students experiencing barriers such as housing instability, food insecurity, and access to medical, vision, dental, and mental health care. Advanced Practicum Option 1 - School Psychology – Community & School-Linked Services: Advanced PhD School Psychology trainee 2 days per week August 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027. Minimum 1 hour/week of in-person supervision. Supervision provided by licensed school/clinical psychologist at TBF. Monthly stipend: $1,650 (paid by The Baby Fold). Enrollment in ISU advanced practicum course and Learning Plan required. Advanced Practicum Option 2 - Psychoeducational / Neuropsychological Assessment Track: This TBF-based experience emphasizes advanced diagnostic training: administration and scoring of psychoeducational and neuropsychological measures, case conceptualization and interpretation, review and discussion of assessment results with supervisor, and exposure to interdisciplinary neurodevelopmental and mental health evaluations. Details: Advanced PhD School Psychology trainee 2 days per week August 17, 2026 – May 7, 2027. Weekly face-to-face supervision (including scoring review). Monthly stipend: $1,650. ISU advanced practicum enrollment and Learning Plan required. Why Complete Your Practicum at The Baby Fold? Strong alignment with school psychology competencies, emphasis on social justice, ecological systems theory, and the scientist-practitioner model, exposure to school-linked, community-based care, high-quality supervision by experienced licensed psychologists, and preparation for internship, licensure, and diverse career pathways.
Requirements
- Eligible ISU Programs Specialist in School Psychology (SSP)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in School Psychology
Responsibilities
- Observe and participate in school-related mental health services
- Gain exposure to assessment, consultation, and intervention processes
- Learn how school psychology services interface with community-based systems of care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams supporting children, families, and schools
- Provide services that support school-aged children and adolescents
- Engage in cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral assessments
- Conduct intervention planning and progress monitoring
- Implement academic and behavioral interventions
- Consult with caregivers, educators, and school teams
- Integrate school-based needs with community mental health services
- Support students experiencing barriers such as housing instability, food insecurity, and access to medical, vision, dental, and mental health care
- Administer and score psychoeducational and neuropsychological measures
- Perform case conceptualization and interpretation
- Review and discuss assessment results with supervisor
- Gain exposure to interdisciplinary neurodevelopmental and mental health evaluations
Benefits
- Monthly stipend: $1,650
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
