Details: JOB SUMMARYThe Psychological Evaluator works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide psychological assessments for students ages 5-21 enrolled in education programs at Wheeler Clinic. MISSION STATEMENTWheeler Clinic fosters positive change in the lives of individuals and families, as well as in communities. We provide cutting-edge human services that address a diverse range of needs and backgrounds, enhance strengths and provide the supports that encourage recovery from challenges for a satisfying life in the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESConducts psychological assessments and functional behavioral assessments (training provided), completes comprehensive integrated reports including education related recommendations, and effectively reports results in writing and verbally to parents, classroom staff, Pupil Placement Team meeting (PPT) participants, as well as in other venues.Contributes to the development of the client's (student's) Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and provides discipline related mandated services in compliance with the IEP.Demonstrates knowledge of child development, psychopathology, trauma-informed and relationally-based treatment, and evidence-based treatment modalities and translates this knowledge into classroom based psycho-educational interventions, as well as individual, group, and family therapy and crisis intervention recommendations designed to promote positive social and emotional development, increase healthy and effective coping skills, improve functioning at school, and increase student self understanding.
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