WEST CHESTER, PAPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Devereux

• Job overview

  The School Psychologist at Devereux provides psychological services to children with behavioral and emotional needs in a school setting, supporting individualized education programs and contributing to a multidisciplinary team.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves assessing cognitive and emotional functioning, completing psychological reports, coordinating clinical programs, collaborating with educational teams on placement and interventions, maintaining student records, and attending professional meetings.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a consistent Monday to Friday schedule, evidence-based treatment models, CEU credits, a supportive national non-profit environment, and annual compensation ranging from $54,000 to $70,680 depending on degree level.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have a M.A./M.Ed. in Clinical Counseling, School Psychology or related field, state license for clinical practice, school psychology certification, and one year internship experience in a related psychological specialty.

• Career development

  Opportunities include CEU and continued education credits through professional activities and Devereux’s National Institute for Clinical Training and Research Center, as well as the ASCEND Career Accelerator Program.

• Work environment and culture

  Devereux emphasizes a strengths-based, collaborative, and forward-thinking clinical environment with a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and a culture of reporting and safety.

• Company information

  Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services serves children and young adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral challenges through various clinical and educational programs in Pennsylvania.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team focused on applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports in a clinically based school environment.

• Job location and travel

  The position is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with a stable work schedule from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Unique job features

  The job features evidence-based treatment models, a multi-sensory educational strategy, and a focus on transition from school to career, supported by a national non-profit organization.

Company overview

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is a nonprofit organization specializing in providing behavioral health, developmental disability, and child welfare services. Founded in 1912 by Helena Devereux, it is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit providers of its kind in the United States. The organization operates across multiple states, offering services such as residential treatment, special education, foster care, and outpatient programs to children, adolescents, and adults. Devereux generates revenue through government funding, private donations, and service fees. Its long-standing history and commitment to evidence-based practices make it a leader in the behavioral health field.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to emphasize your experience with psychological assessments, especially related to cognitive abilities, social/emotional functioning, and learning environments, aligning with IDEA and Chapter 14 requirements.

• Highlight your skills in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop IEPs, accommodations, and behavior support plans, showcasing your applied behavior analysis knowledge and positive behavior supports.

• Apply through multiple platforms including Devereux's corporate careers page and LinkedIn, increasing your chances by leveraging different application portals.

• Connect with current School Psychologists or team members at Devereux on LinkedIn; start conversations by mentioning your interest in their strengths-based approach or asking about their experience with Devereux’s ASCEND Career Accelerator Program.

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