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Desert Choice Schools

Sep 3

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Master's in mental health/counseling/ABA or be working towards a School Psychology degree and be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • You will assist in managing IEPs, provide counseling, implement interventions, support parent training, and maintain documentation for students with social, emotional, and 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.
  • - Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.

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 location of this internship?

The internship is located in Tempe, AZ.

What is the required educational background for this position?

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

What type of school is Desert Choice Schools?

Desert Choice Schools is a certified K-12 Private Day School approved by the Arizona Department of Education to provide Special Education Services.

What are the primary responsibilities of the School Psychologist Intern?

The primary responsibilities include providing counseling, clinical case management, therapeutic interventions, participating in IEP and MET meetings, and assisting in Special Education case management, among other duties.

Is there a mentorship program for interns at Desert Choice Schools?

Yes, Desert Choice Schools has a structured, strong mentorship program for interns.

What kind of students will the School Psychologist Intern work with?

The intern will work with students who have social, emotional, and behavioral needs, specifically those requiring special education services.

Does Desert Choice Schools offer professional development opportunities?

Yes, Desert Choice Schools offers comprehensive professional development opportunities for their staff.

How does Desert Choice Schools support their staff in terms of compensation and benefits?

Desert Choice Schools offers a competitive compensation plan, comprehensive benefits, a professional development allowance, and a 401(k) plan.

Are applicants required to have eligibility to work in the United States?

Yes, applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.

Can the School Psychologist Intern provide parent training?

Yes, providing parent training is one of the responsibilities of the School Psychologist Intern.

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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.