School Psychologist

Who We Are: The Point Quest Therapeutic Services group is an amazing village of SLPs, OTs, PTs, and school psychologists who partner with school districts on site, and via telehealth as needed. We integrate with educational teams to provide the highest level of support for our students and stakeholders.

As a member of the Point Quest Group, you will be provided with exceptional support from day one. Our team of Therapeutic Talent Specialists provide support with professional needs including: scheduling, caseload management, capacity building, session planning, and leadership training. Our goal is to encourage and equip you with the skills and resources you need to make a maximum impact in our helping community.

Purpose of the Position: The School Psychologist applies psycho-educational principles and knowledge in the assessment, classification, treatment, and education of children with school-related learning, social and emotional difficulties while providing leadership and professional development to drive the collaborative education program, and ensure compliance to established policies, procedures and/or regulations.

Job Group Classification: Point Quest Group Therapeutic Services

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Payson, AZ

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts with AT&T
• Team environment
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Consult with administrators, teachers, parents, and appropriate agencies (e.g., physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health professionals, etc.) in planning of educational and therapeutic programs.
• Recommend appropriate educational interventions and special education supports.
• Conduct individualized assessments according to student needs including cognitive, academic, social/emotional, adaptive, and behavioral development.
• Interpret and analyze assessment results and discuss implementations for the student's instructional program needs
• Prepare written reports for each student evaluated within the expected time parameters.
• Participate in the development and revision of IEPs as needed.
• Maintain required timelines for conducting evaluations and re-evaluations
• Participate in developing school services that promote positive mental health and effective learning environments
• Collaborate in master schedule planning for the special education program
• Other related duties as assigned
• Adherence to FERPA and HIPAA confidentiality requirements

Minimum Skills or Qualifications:

• Requires a Master’s degree in school psychology from an accredited institution
• Arizona Dept. of Education School Psychologist, PreK-12 Certificate
• Completion of a minimum of 1200 hours internship
• AZDPS IVP Card, DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
• CPI, and/or CPR certification helpful

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 may be moderate to high

*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.