FSRI - School Psychologist, South County Academy

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary: The School Psychologist collaborates with the Education Leadership team and clinical staff to support the safety, stability, and well-being of residents in our care who have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The school psychologist will complete psychological and academic assessments of each student placed at South County Academy.  Additionally, they will work to develop IEP goals and measure youth’s academic progress, provide practitioner-level mental health services for students enrolled, as well as work individually with you and with their families to meet children’s individual mental and emotional health needs. Works collaboratively with the Rhode Island Department of Education to ensure quality set of courses and materials that also maintain FSRI’s mission of Equity Advancement and Inclusion and respects a youth’s individual learning styles.  

Qualifications:

• Requires either a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, a master’s degree or an Ed.S. degree from an accredited university 
• Maintain certification as a national certified school psychologist (NCSP) from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) 
• Experience with children with behavioral/psychiatric challenges 
• Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs 
• Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated 
• Flexible schedule with some evenings   
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must 
• Ability to work independently and part of a team     

Physical Requirements: This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to: 

• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance    
• Ability to communicate effectively     
• Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators    
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs   
• Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed. 
• Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirements   
• Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
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Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. 

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.