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PsychologistAlta Vista Center for Autism • Lakewood, CO, United States
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Psychologist

Psychologist

Alta Vista Center for Autism • Lakewood, CO, United States
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General Summary:

The school psychologists will provide services to help all children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally, and will be credentialed and demonstrate professional expertise in psychoeducational assessment practices, interventions and crisis preparedness and response. They will have a foundation in both psychology and education, are experts in addressing barriers to educational success, and will engage in data-based decision making to plan and deliver effective and culturally responsive services.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:
  • Successful completion of an approved specialist-level program with a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours or a doctoral program for the preparation of school psychologists.
  • Serving children/students ages birth-21 at an accepted institution of higher education.
  • CDE licensure in School Psychology: Preferred • Passing of the national school psychology exam: National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) certification or Praxis II 5402. Passing Score: 147.
  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Ability to demonstrate cultural humility and leadership by modeling an equity lens and engaging in trauma-informed practices.
Essential Competencies:

Organizational and Systematic Responsibilities:
  • Maintain an active case load of students who receive school based Mental Health support as part of their special education plan.
  • Provide school-based, multi-tiered therapeutic services, as well as social, emotional, and behavioral intervention services to individuals, groups, and parents/guardians, including ongoing direct services to students with developmental and emotional disabilities.
  • Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team for assigned students and work as a team member in making treatment decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of assigned students.
Services to Students:
  • Gather background information on the student's psychological history by conducting behavioral observations, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records.
  • Interpret assessment results and compile comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations.
  • Address individual client needs through the development of systematic treatment plans, including target sheets and skill acquisition programs, as well as active progress monitoring for a designated case load.
  • Positively impact achievement and differentiate instruction based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement.
  • Communicate case findings and recommendations staff and other Firefly Autism personnel as needed.
  • Participates in eligibility committee meetings and contributes to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
  • Conduct specialized individual and group counseling sessions to address specific emotional, social, and behavioral needs of students.
  • Serve as a liaison between the student, home, and Firefly Autism regarding mental health services for assigned students.
  • Provide follow-up support and periodic re-evaluation services as necessary.
  • Act as a member of the school crisis team to provide intervention to students as necessary.
  • Compile monthly reports and maintain accurate case records.
  • Engage in individual and school-wide safety implementation, including crisis response, prevention, and intervention for students at-risk of harm to self or others.
Professional Development and Training:
  • Attend all staff trainings.
  • Attend all school and program meetings.
  • Actively participate in initial and follow-up training in applied behavior analysis methodology and crisis management
  • Willingness to participate in research efforts.
  • Engage in activities to further knowledge of autism and applied behavior analysis.
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certification current.
  • Other professional development and training as assigned.
Physical Requirements of the Job:
  • Light physical effort (lifting up to 25 pounds).
  • Frequent standing and walking.
  • Occasional bending and reaching.
  • Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing.
  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard.
  • Eye/hand coordination.
  • Speaking and hearing.
  • Normal school district environment.
Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • In person
Salary:
  • $70,000 - $78,000


At Firefly Autism our work matters, and so does each one of our valued team members. Thus, we are committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse group of employees at all levels of support and operation. We strive to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, equality, communication, understanding, and acceptance. We encourage applications from wide range of backgrounds, including women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, neuro-distinct individuals, persons within the LGBTQ+ community.

We recognize that diversity inspires innovation. Thus, we welcome and celebrate team members regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and unique abilities to contribute to our mission and core values. Our unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our clients.

Req #: 1086
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