Job Description

Looking for the opportunity to put your experience and skills to work helping children achieve success in the classroom and beyond? Invo-Progressus is looking to grow its team of full-time Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEP) in West Sacramento, CA to provide services in a K-12 educational program.
Interested Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEP) are encouraged to submit their r sum today or call 800-434-4686 to discuss the details with a Career Services Manager!
Requirements:

Proficiency to conduct psycho-educational evaluations of school-aged children identified or suspected of having learning or behavioral disabilities, and to develop reports on findings
Provide psychological counseling to students, parents and staff, and as needed make referral to appropriate community resources
Observe pupils in classrooms and other school settings
Serves as member of the IEP team for students with psychological concerns
Facilitate goals and objectives per child s educational plan
Administer and evaluate standard psychological tests to assess the intellectual, educational, emotional, social and behavioral development of referred students, if needed
Maintain appropriate records
Work in coordination with school personnel and parents to develop appropriate programs for eligible students
Ability to effectively communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents
Ensure all services are performed in accordance with state laws and regulations
Perform other Licensed Educational Psychologist duties/responsibilities required by the Program and within the scope of licensure and/or certification
CA State licensure or ability to obtain required licensure
CA Department of Education School Certification or current PPS credential is required
Experience working in school programs or with pediatric populations is preferred

This job was posted on Mon Jul 30 2018 and expired on Sat Aug 04 2018.

Minimum $66K /yr

$131K /yr Average

Maximum $358K /yr

Tasks

Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment.

Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.

Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.

Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, or vocational adjustment.

Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.

Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.

Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.

Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.

Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.

Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities.

Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.

Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.

Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.

Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment.

Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.

Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans.

Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.

Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.

Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.

Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.