WE ARE HIRING Full-Time School Psychologists - Antioch, CA

**Hiring Bonus Up To - $5,000**

If you join Point Quest and have applied on or after February 25, 2022, you can be eligible to receive a one-time hiring bonus of up to $5,00.00! This will be paid in one installment after completing 90 days of continuous employment. The position is located in Lafayette Unified School District.

Purpose of the Position: The purpose of the position is to provide therapy for students, providing interdisciplinary treatment planning by developing an annual comprehensive psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention consultation.

Job Group Classification: Education

Overtime Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000- $90,000

Job Type: Full-Time

Why Should You Apply?

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Meals & incidentals stipend
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Assesses students’ functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student’s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.

• Communicates with students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.

• Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, nurse, probation officer, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.

• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.

• Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students.

• Counsels students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.

• Develops behavior plans, curriculum modifications, etc. for the purpose of implementing treatment programs.?

• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.

• Implements school wide program development and program evaluation (e.g. crisis intervention services, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring effective programs to assist children who experience physical, mental, social or emotional difficulties.

• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.

• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned (e.g. threat assessment, student intervention, student success, crisis, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. extension requests, correspondence, memos, behavior plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, Psych Ed Summary, Psych Report, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

• Working under direct supervision using standardized routines

• Providing information and/or advising others

• Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions.

• There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Confidentiality
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Accurate work product
• Timeliness in completing assignments.
• Positive team attitude
• Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
• Staff development and training
• Improved personal professional growth and education.
• Demonstration of good decision making
• Positive customer service attitude and communications
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes
• Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.
• The noise intensity level is moderate to high

Minimum Skills or Qualifications:

• Requires a Master’s degree in Counseling and/or related field (i.e. Clinical Psychology, school psychology, counseling and guidance, or a degree equivalent determined by the Board) with training and 2 – 5 years of experience working with students with learning and or social/emotional needs.
• Two years of full-time (or equivalent) experience as a credentialed school psychologist in public schools. This experience can be unsupervised and needs to be obtained in the most recent six years from the time a person applies for licensure.
• Credential if a School Counselor or School Psychologist. Registered under PPS
• Experience working in a school or treatment setting for students with learning or social/emotional problems.
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
• Pro-Act, CPI, and/or CPR certification helpful

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.