LICENSED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Full or Part Time

About the role

The Monarch School and Institute provides an innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in four core goal areas.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the coordinator of all therapeutic programs within The Monarch School and Institute.
• Supports areas regarding Clinical Services including multiple disciplines: Therapy Services, Diagnostic Clinic, Safety Supports, and Therapeutic Supports (coaches).
• Works closely with the Head of School and Institute (HoS) and Senior Director.
• Responsible for working with a team in regards to maintenance and training as it pertains to the Monarch Integrated Methodology.
• Creates and implements assessment schedule including who is assessed, when assessment occurs, and how results are used in the planning process.
• Works closely with and supports the Director of Admissions and Program Directors (PDs) throughout the admissions process and student therapeutic needs as they progress through The Monarch School and Institute levels of care.
• Provides administrative and clinical support to therapeutic teams for the therapeutic facets of The Monarch School and Institute. Provides formative and summative feedback.
• Captains the creation and implementation of the Monarch Four Core Goals Global Assessment.
• Supports The Monarch School curriculum advancements with adoption and implementation of The Monarch School academic scope and sequence.
• Develops and/or supports programs that will enhance the performance of the therapeutic day school, and Training Center.
• Serves as a member of the HoS Leadership Team and attends meetings to disseminate information and coordinate services across The Monarch School and Institute levels of care.
• Supports HOS and Senior Director in program evaluation, identifying the short- and long-range strengths and needs of the programs.
• Researches evidence-based therapeutic programs and interventions, trains faculty in those methods, and ensures implementation of the programs.
• Collaborates with Senior Director on therapeutic potential applicants with appropriate faculty.
• Works with the integrated team of Coaches on the implementation of learners Therapeutic Education Plans.
• Attends faculty and coach meetings.
• Collaborates with the ISD Specialist on matters that pertain to IEP, Goal Setting and implementation as well as ARD requirements.
• Supports all therapeutic services on the implementation of learners therapeutic goals.
• Facilitates plan development to ensure learners are able to acquire therapy services as part of their program.
• Attends Therapy Services meetings.
• Supports the development and implementation of parent education opportunities related to clinical services and current topics of interest to support our families.
• Works collaboratively with the project manager of the Master Schedule to ensure cohesiveness and flow of assignments.
• Works to enhance the professional, educational, and clinical reputation of Monarch Institute through maintaining a positive, active presence in local professional and parent support organizations, including development of a body of presentations to offer to the greater community and fee-based engagements.
• May collaborate with outside providers, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists regarding the clinical needs of learners.
• May supervise graduate students, per graduate program guidelines.
• Works collaboratively with the marketing team for The Monarch Institute Training Center with presentations, demonstrations, and provision of literature regarding clinical services, including innovative clinical methods, research outcomes, and other relevant topics to area parent groups and organizations on request; this includes faculty in-service and Parent Education Sessions.
• Attends all necessary school functions (Graduation, Prom, Special field trips that may include overnight).

Qualifications

• At least a Masters degree in School Psychology.
• Licensure as a school psychologist in Texas.
• 3-5 years of administrative experience, preferably in special education in Texas Public Schools.
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of childhood developmental and mental health conditions, with emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorder.