School Psychologist Internship

JOB TITLE : School Psychologist Internship

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

BENEFITS STATUS : Full-Time10 Months

SALARY (Monthly) : $4100

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

School psychologist intern works alongside a licensed school psychologist to help students succeed academically socially and emotionally. They collaborate with educators administrators families and other mental health professionals to create safe healthy and supportive learning environments for all students and strengthen connections between home and school. Reports to thelicensed School Psychologist.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• F OUNDATIONS OF SCHOOL

PSYCHOLOGY School Psychologist :

Professional Legal Ethical and Professional Practice

Student Diversity in Development and Learning

Information Technology

Research and Program Evaluation

School Systems Organizational Change Policy Development and School Climate

COMPETENCIES School Psychologist : Home / School / Community Collaboration

Enhancement of Student Wellness Social Skills and Life Competencies

Systems-Based Service Delivery

Data-Based Decision Making and Accountability

Consultation and Collaboration

Prevention Early Intervention and Crisis Management

Group and Individual Counseling Techniques

Promoting Safe and Effective Learning Environments

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Currently enrolled in an approved school psychology training program working towards a Masters Specialist or Doctoral degree in School Psychology.

M I N I MU M QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

P h ysi c a l Requirements : Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers copiers typewriters overhead projectors etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift carry push and pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

D a t a Conception : Requires the ability to compare and / or judge the readily observable functional structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.

I n ter p er s o n a l Communication : Requires the ability to speak and / or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions assignments or directions to assistants or subordinates.

La n g u ag e Ability : Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondences reports forms requisitions referrals manuals etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence reports forms records proposals appraisals etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.

I n te l lig e n ce : Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ver b a l Aptitude : Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including psychological terminology.

N u m er i c a l Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the theories of descriptive statistics and statistical theory.

F o r m / Sp a t ia l Aptitude : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape.

M o t o r Coordination : Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.

M a n u a l Dexterity : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye / hand / foot coordination.

C olo r Discrimination : Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

I n ter p er s o n a l Temperament : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

P h ysi c a l Communication : Requires the ability to talk and hear : (Talking : expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing : perceiving nature of sounds by ear.). Must be able to communicate via telephone.

K N OWLE D GE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Presentation Skills,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Data Collection,Intake Experience,Primary Care Experience,Autism Experience,Research Experience,Mental Health Counseling,Psychotherapy,PTSD Care,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1