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Desert Choice Schools

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Phoenix

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Master's Degree in mental health, counseling, or Applied Behavior Analysis, or be en route to a terminal degree in School Psychology.
  • You will provide counseling, assist with IEPs and case management, implement interventions, attend meetings, support staff, and maintain documentation for students with behavioral needs.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in any area of mental health/counseling/Applied Behavior Analysis to qualify for this position.
  • Master's Degree en route to completion of School Psychology terminal degree.

Responsibilities

  • The School Psychologist Intern will be a part of a team that works with students with social, emotional and behavioral needs providing counseling, training, clinical case management, therapeutic interventions, de-escalation, pre-crisis and post crisis interventions.
  • This position supports a day school program that provides special education services to students with intensive behavioral needs. Each classroom is led by a teacher and one to three behavior technicians who assist with classroom management, behavior documentation and reporting, and implementing social/emotional/behavioral interventions. The School Psychologist Intern will be responsible, with the supervision support from a NCSP, to assist in Special Education case management, IEP and MET input, attending IEP and MET meetings, developing, collaborating, and implementing interventions for students, counseling per students IEPs, parent training, as well as providing assistance to parents in accessing outside resources for their child. Other responsibilities include maintenance of appropriate documentation and record-keeping.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Intern School Psychologist.

Where is the position located?

The position is located in South West Phoenix, AZ.

What educational qualifications are required for this role?

A Master's Degree in any area of mental health, counseling, or Applied Behavior Analysis is required to qualify for this position.

What age range of students does Desert Choice Schools serve?

Desert Choice Schools serves K-12 students.

What types of disabilities does the school provide special education services for?

The school provides special education services for Autism, Emotional Disability, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Other Health Impaired, Specific Learning Disability, and Speech-Language Impairment.

What is the main focus of the School Psychologist Intern's role?

The main focus is to provide counseling, training, clinical case management, therapeutic interventions, and support for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

What responsibilities does the School Psychologist Intern have regarding IEPs?

The intern will assist in Special Education case management, IEP and MET input, attend IEP and MET meetings, and develop, collaborate, and implement interventions for students.

Is there a mentorship program available for this position?

Yes, Desert Choice Schools offers a structured, strong mentorship program for staff.

What type of professional development opportunities are available?

Desert Choice Schools provides a professional development allowance as part of their competitive compensation plan.

Is Desert Choice Schools an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Desert Choice Schools/Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Desert Choice Schools

DCS is an organization dedicated to working with students with social/emotional and behavioral needs.

Education
Industry
51-200
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Desert Choice Schools, is a certified K -12 Private Day School approved by the Arizona Department of Education to provide Special Education Services for the following disability categories: Autism (A), Emotional Disability and Emotional Disability-Private (ED) (ED-P), Developmental Delay (DD), Mild Intellectual Disability (MIID), Moderate Intellectual Disability (MOID), Orthopedic Impairment (OI), Other Health Impaired (OHI), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Visually Impaired (VI), and Speech-Language Impairment (SLI). Desert Choice Schools utilizes a highly-structured, school-wide Positive Behavioral Supports program that teaches students Academic, Social/Emotional and Problem-Solving Strategies. Desert Choice Schools is part of the Learn It Family of Companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life.