School Psychologist, Jackson TN in Jackson, Tennessee at Thrive Therapies Group

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Thrive School Psychologist you will conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, contribute to eligibility determinations, provide crisis intervention and mental health consultation, and support RTI/MTSS frameworks within K12 school settings. You are a full member of the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to assess cognitive ability, academic achievement, social-emotional functioning, and adaptive behavior using standardized instruments (WISC, WJ-IV, KTEA, BASC, Vineland, and others)

• Evaluate for a range of eligibility categories including SLD, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impairment

• Write psychoeducational evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, legally defensible, and clearly written for IEP team members, families, and administrators

• Lead or participate in eligibility determination meetings, translating assessment data into educational planning recommendations

• Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) within IDEA-required timelines

CRISIS INTERVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION

• Serve as a primary responder for student mental health crises, including suicidality, self-harm, acute behavioral escalation, and trauma-related presentations

• Conduct structured threat assessments for students who have made threats or exhibited behaviors of concern; develop and document safety plans

• Provide mental health consultation to teachers, parents, and school leaders on student social-emotional needs and appropriate referral pathways

• Support students with 504 plans for mental health-related accommodations alongside IEP students on your caseload

RTI/MTSS & SYSTEMS-LEVEL SUPPORT

• Contribute to school-wide RTI/MTSS frameworks at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels including universal screening, progress monitoring, and problem-solving team participation

• Collaborate with school teams on early identification of students at risk for learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, or developmental concerns

• Support equitable referral practices and culturally responsive evaluation methodology to reduce bias in eligibility determination

COLLABORATION & IEP TEAMING

• Partner with SLPs, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, mental health clinicians, and special education teachers as a core member of the multidisciplinary IEP team

• Communicate findings and recommendations to families in a way that is clear, respectful, and free of jargon

• Maintain accurate evaluation records, service logs, and eligibility documentation in compliance with IDEA and state requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Ed.S., Ph.D., or Psy.D. in School Psychology from a NASP-approved or APA-accredited program

• NCSP credential from NASP; or active state certification/license in good standing

• Active state school psychologist certification or license in good standing, or documented initiation of transfer prior to start date

• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, psychoeducational evaluation methodology, and legal requirements for special education eligibility determination

PREFERRED

• 1+ years of school-based school psychology experience (internship year in a school setting counts)

• Training or experience in structured threat assessment

• Familiarity with culturally responsive evaluation practices and bilingual assessment methodology

• Experience with RTI/MTSS data systems and progress monitoring tools