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Posted November, 2011
Round Rock
A part time (2 to 3 days per week) psychological testing technician position is open in Round Rock. LPA or LPC license is required. Experience in administering and scoring IQ, achievement, personality tests in a clinical setting is required. Experience with neuropsychological tests is preferred. Please email a CV, sample reports, and references to dhrtx@sbcglobal.net.
Posted October, 2011
Part Time in Austin Area
Licensed Psychological Associate position available in busy private practice. Part-time position to start that may grow into a full-time position for the right candidate. Looking for hard working, compassionate, professional, and ethical clinician to provide therapy for adults coping with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and adjustment disorders. Clinician should also have experience writing psychological evaluations and interpreting the MMPI-2. If interested, please submit a sample report, list of references (all references should be from clinical supervisors), letter of interest (to include theoretical orientation) and CV. Must have LPA license. Please email all documents to lpajobs@yahoo.com.
Posted October, 2011
Full or part time in the Dallas and Ft. Worth area
Seeking Licensed Psychological Associate with strong assessment skills to conduct psychological evaluations with children and adolescents as well as some adults. Experienced play and family therapist a plus. Salaried or contract; full or part time. Dallas and Ft. Worth. Contact: Dr. Susan Talmage at susanatalmage@earthlink.net.
Posted May, 2011
Full time in Austin area
Posted July, 2011
Position available for Licensed Psychological Associate in Arlington
Licensed psychological associate needed part-time (20-25 hours per week) in private practice office to administer, scores, and interpret psychological assessments of children, adolescents, and adults. LPA will work under the supervision of two Licensed Psychologists. Bilingual Spanish speaker a plus, but not required. Must have license, malpractice insurance, strong writing skills and assessment experience/training. Potential to develop into full-time with benefits. Send resume, letter of interest, de-identified sample report to kbooker@assistx.com.
Licensed psychological associate needed part-time (20-25 hours per week) in private practice office to administer, scores, and interpret psychological assessments of children, adolescents, and adults. LPA will work under the supervision of two Licensed Psychologists. Bilingual Spanish speaker a plus, but not required. Must have license, malpractice insurance, strong writing skills and assessment experience/training. Potential to develop into full-time with benefits. Send resume, letter of interest, de-identified sample report to kbooker@assistx.com.
Posted May, 2011
Part-time in Austin
Private practice in Austin, Texas seeks licensed psychologist or licensed psychological associate to work 1-2 days a week on a contract basis. Scheduling is flexible and tailored to the clinician's needs. Primary duties include conducting psychological evaluations of children, adolescents and adults. Please email cover letter and CV to Richard@PsychARTS.com or Fax to 512-524-2230.
Posted May, 2011
Full time in Austin area
Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.Ed. or equivalent Bilingual Psychometrician wanted:
Small consulting firm in Austin is looking for a Spanish speaking professional who can administer psychological and neuropsychological tests to a diverse patient population across a range of ages and diagnoses. A sense of humor, assertiveness, and capacity to work independently are a big plus. Full to ¾ time available with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience and training. Please forward CV and references to wh@mri-tx.com if interested.
MediSys Rehabilitation, Inc.
4314 Medical Parkway, Suite 201
Austin, Tx 78756
(512) 459-4315, (512) 459-4318 fax
www.mri-tx.com
Posted May, 2011
Available Positions for Licensed Psychological Associates - in Keller
http://drgoodness.com/index_files/LicensedClinician.htm
We are currently recruiting first-rate non-forensic clinicians (though we would certainly be interested in forensic clinicians as well) who want to work in a collegial atmosphere and exceptional setting in historical Old Towne Keller. We have both full-time and part-time work available. We can even accommodate clinicians who only wish to conduct a few evaluations or therapy sessions each week. We offer flexible scheduling, exceptional mentoring and an environment rife for professional development.
We are interested in hiring one full-time psychological associate who would work directly with Dr. Goodness on forensic and non- forensic cases. We are also interested in contracting (percentage fee) with skilled, licensed clinicians who would like to assist us in maintaining our well-deserved reputation for delivering on-point, timely, high-quality services while assisting us in expanding our community offerings.
Applicants will conduct assessments on patients referred to us from the court system, juvenile probation, the general public and the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to determine treatment for patients with neurological or developmental obstacles to education and employment as well as for the determination of disability status. Additionally, clinicians providing therapy will focus on treatment for concerns such as mood disorders, anxiety problems, relational issues, family therapy, parenting education, and so on.
We prefer licensed clinicians. Strong writing skills are required since applicant is required to write comprehensive evaluation reports, comprehensive therapy session reports, and therapy treatment plans.
Application Process
Please submit the following materials:
• Letter of Interest
• CV/Resume
• Work Samples, such as:
• Assessment Report(s)
• Treatment Plans
• Therapy Session Notes
• Any document authored by applicant that demonstrates desired skills.
• Letters of Recommendation can be submitted if you like
Posted December, 2010
Licensed psychological associate or licensed psychologist needed part-time in office to perform routine psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Can contract by cases or work regular schedule. No weekends hours. Bilingual Spanish speaker a plus, but not required. The private practice is located in the historic Meadows building near 75 Central Expressway/Lovers Lane. Send resume and letter of interest to will@dryeatts.com. Call William Yeatts, PsyD, at 469-323-7076 with questions.
Dr. William G. Yeatts, LP, LSSP
5646 Milton Street, Suite 725, Dallas, Texas 75206
Office: 469-323-7076, Fax: 888-778-1449
will@dryeatts.com
www.dryeatts.com
Posted October, 2010
Part-Time Private Practice Position (up to 15 hours) in Sugar Land, TX. Requires a masters degree in psychology (an LPA or someone working towards becoming an LPA). Person will primarily provide individual counseling and help with assessments, but other duties may also be assigned. Hourly pay. Supervision will be provided. Please call 832-876-3232 if interested.
Posted February, 2010
Neuropsychological Associates--
Hiring part-time Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) to perform testing/assessment and counseling to children and adults. Small private practice located in NW suburb of Houston. Good reimbursement rates with flexible scheduling. The ideal candidate should be available no less than 10 hours per week, with some evening hours. To learn more about the work environment, please visit the website at www.neuropsych-associates.com. Interested persons should send letter of interest and CV to shwi0899@hotmail.com. No phone calls or faxes please.
Posted February, 2010
Gearing Up Counseling Centers, Chris Gearing, CEO, in Plano, TX is seeking LPAs to do testing, individual therapy, etc. www.gearingup.com.
phone: (972) 596-7229
cell: (972) 824-8514
fax: (972) 596-7410
Posted November, 2009
Vespers Psychological Services, PC, in Round Rock, Texas, is seeking a Licensed Psychological Associate. Responsibilities include psychological assessment and therapy for children and adults.
Please contact Anna Bernal at (512) 535-1960, or fax your letter of interest and CV to (512) 697-9848.
We look forward to hearing from you!
2. Hospitals and Managed Care
Posted June, 2011
Psychological Associate
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas
Half-time position with benefits
Please apply online at www.cookchildrens.org/careers.
Summary: The Licensed Psychological Associate is a full-time or part-time position responsible for direct patient care in the Psychology/Neuropsychology Department. Under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist, the Licensed Psychological Associate administers, scores, and interprets psychological testing with patients' ages 0-18 years and provides counseling to patients and families.
Qualifications: Masters degree in Psychology from an accredited institution. Documented training and experience in assessment and therapy with pediatric populations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to develop outstanding leadership skills. Demonstrate commitment to high standards of patient care and other customer relations practice. Maintains a current valid Texas State license as a Licensed Psychological Associate; CPR.
Bilingual candidate needed.
Posted November, 2010
Opening: Psychological Associate
The Psychology Service at Texas Children's Hospital / Psychology Section, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine is seeking to add a Psychological Associate to our expanding group. Texas licensure as an LPA is preferred, license eligible would be considered. This is a full-time, permanent hospital staff position with immediate availability. Training and experience in the administration and scoring of psychological, neuropsychological, and developmental tests, as well as basic knowledge of statistics is required. Familiarity with ADOS and ADI-R is preferred, but not required. The position is heavily focused on grant-supported research projects involving children with autism spectrum disorders. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes full benefits and a retirement plan. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.medschooljobs.org (vacancy #200339SV). For further questions about this position, please contact Myra Grant, MA; 832-822-7810; mlgrant1@texaschildrens.org.
3. State of Texas
4. School
Posted December, 2010
Special Needs School Liaison
Jewish Family Service of Dallas is seeking a masters level, experienced professional to work with children with special needs, their families and school. Specific experience desired with special-needs children from a variety of developmental and emotional disorders at elementary-school level. This position will have the following responsibilities:
• Provide families support to reinforce, at home, learning and behavioral approaches being used in school;
• Consult with schools regarding approaches to address learning and behavioral challenges;
• Advocate on behalf the child with schools and provide emotional support to the child and family;
• Connect the child and family to community services and resources; and
• Facilitate groups for children, parents, and siblings.
Professionals with backgrounds in speech and language therapy, social work, special education, psychology, and occupational therapy are encouraged to apply. This position can be either full or part time. If interested, please submit your resume to cbarker@jfsdallas.org.
Posted August, 2010
The FWISD Psychological Services Department is pleased to announce the addition of two LSSP positions for 2010-2011. The job position is posted to include the usual breath of services that FWISD LSSPs provide; however, these two positions have a special focus on students with emotional and behavioral issues. One position will be dedicated to elementary and the other to middle school. The LSSPs' efforts will center on the "Behavior Improvement Classrooms" (BIC) for students classified with serious emotional disturbance. Responsibilities include formulating behavior improvement plans, providing direct interventions, monitoring student progress, and working with contract consultants and teachers in the BIC classrooms. The LSSP will promote inclusion services and exit from BIC. Assessment and presentation of information at ARD meetings is expected. Some supervision of others may be required.
Experience with "ED" students is preferred. These positions are funded for one year. Salaries for 2010-2011 have not been set as of this writing. Apply online and notify Dr. Parker of your interest by email at Michael.Parker3@fwisd.org.
Michael J. Parker, PhD, Director
FWISD Psychological Services Dept.
100 N. University Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-871-2483
Posted August, 2010
The New Frontiers Charter School currently has a LSSP opening.
Our school has excellent benefits. This position will work 197 days out of the year.
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for overall management of the district's program for formal comprehensive individual psychological evaluation of students to determine eligibility for the area of ED services. Monitors interpretation of test results to be provided for the student, parents, and school staff as may be appropriate. Attends initial, review, re-evaluation and link ARDs when needed and assist in the development of the students' Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Assess the instructional and/or intervention strategies for student behavioral problems and consults with individual groups of students as necessary. Special Knowledge/Skills: Psycho education and psychological assessment skills. Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to travel – very minimal.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment:
1. Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
2. Score and interpret test data.
3. Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
4. Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Meetings regarding interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement and goal setting for students with behavior disorders or conditions according to district procedures.
5. Write determination of need and eligibility reports following state and federal guidelines.
6. Provide violence assessment when a student has made a terrorist threat against the school.
Consultation:
7. Conduct group and individual counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems
8. Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.
9. Consult with classroom teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
10. Provide staff development training in school to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
11. Consult with psychologist, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
Program Management:
12. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
13. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
14. Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
Administration:
15. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
16. Comply with all district and campus regulations.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance – Employer pays 95% of employee only
Dental – Employer pays 95% of employee only
Free Life insurance – $50,000
Paid Time off for holidays to include: 1 week for Thanksgiving, 2 weeks for winter break, 1 week for spring break, summer break and other scheduled holidays within the year. Pay: $50,000 – $65,000 based on experience
Jennifer Oropeza
Director of Human Resources
New Frontiers Charter School
1313 SE Military #117
San Antonio, TX
210-519-3908 office
210-889-4293 cell
joropeza@newfrontierscharter.org
www.newfrontierscharter.org
Small consulting firm in Austin is looking for a Spanish speaking professional who can administer psychological and neuropsychological tests to a diverse patient population across a range of ages and diagnoses. A sense of humor, assertiveness, and capacity to work independently are a big plus. Full to ¾ time available with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience and training. Please forward CV and references to wh@mri-tx.com if interested.
MediSys Rehabilitation, Inc.
4314 Medical Parkway, Suite 201
Austin, Tx 78756
(512) 459-4315, (512) 459-4318 fax
www.mri-tx.com
Posted May, 2011
Available Positions for Licensed Psychological Associates - in Keller
http://drgoodness.com/index_files/LicensedClinician.htm
We are currently recruiting first-rate non-forensic clinicians (though we would certainly be interested in forensic clinicians as well) who want to work in a collegial atmosphere and exceptional setting in historical Old Towne Keller. We have both full-time and part-time work available. We can even accommodate clinicians who only wish to conduct a few evaluations or therapy sessions each week. We offer flexible scheduling, exceptional mentoring and an environment rife for professional development.
We are interested in hiring one full-time psychological associate who would work directly with Dr. Goodness on forensic and non- forensic cases. We are also interested in contracting (percentage fee) with skilled, licensed clinicians who would like to assist us in maintaining our well-deserved reputation for delivering on-point, timely, high-quality services while assisting us in expanding our community offerings.
Applicants will conduct assessments on patients referred to us from the court system, juvenile probation, the general public and the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to determine treatment for patients with neurological or developmental obstacles to education and employment as well as for the determination of disability status. Additionally, clinicians providing therapy will focus on treatment for concerns such as mood disorders, anxiety problems, relational issues, family therapy, parenting education, and so on.
We prefer licensed clinicians. Strong writing skills are required since applicant is required to write comprehensive evaluation reports, comprehensive therapy session reports, and therapy treatment plans.
Application Process
Please submit the following materials:
• Letter of Interest
• CV/Resume
• Work Samples, such as:
• Assessment Report(s)
• Treatment Plans
• Therapy Session Notes
• Any document authored by applicant that demonstrates desired skills.
• Letters of Recommendation can be submitted if you like
Posted April, 2011
Dallas - Fort Worth area
I am a licensed psychologist in private practice with offices in Dallas and Ft. Worth. I am looking for a LPA to conduct therapy with children and adults. I have a "teaching" practice and have several practicum students and interns doing primarily psychological assessments. I have lots of referrals for therapy, and need a strong therapist. Hours flexible. Offices in downtown Dallas and downtown Ft. Worth. If you enjoy counseling please contact me at susanatalmage@earthlink.net.
Dallas - Fort Worth area
I am a licensed psychologist in private practice with offices in Dallas and Ft. Worth. I am looking for a LPA to conduct therapy with children and adults. I have a "teaching" practice and have several practicum students and interns doing primarily psychological assessments. I have lots of referrals for therapy, and need a strong therapist. Hours flexible. Offices in downtown Dallas and downtown Ft. Worth. If you enjoy counseling please contact me at susanatalmage@earthlink.net.
Dr. Susan Talmage
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist
Posted March, 2011
Part-time in Uvalde area
LPA needed part-time to administer psychological tests to children and adults in beautiful downtown Uvalde, about 85 miles West of San Antonio. The ideal candidate will live somewhere between San Antonio and Uvalde, have experience administering Wechsler tests, and be fluent in Spanish. I will provide training and supervision. Compensation is hourly.
Russel Thompson, PhD 210-699-8700
Russel Thompson, PhD 210-699-8700
Posted December, 2010
Part-time in the Beaumont area
LPA or LPC or someone working for same needed part-time to administer psychological testing instruments to adolescents and adults. This will include some IQ and neuropsych instruments. Training/supervision provided, with hourly compensation. Also, if qualified some other opportunities may become available. Currently looking for someone 1-2 days per week in afternoons/early evenings.
Kevin Correia, Ph.D. (409) 860-4007
Posted December, 2010
Licensed psychological associate or licensed psychologist needed part-time in office to perform routine psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Can contract by cases or work regular schedule. No weekends hours. Bilingual Spanish speaker a plus, but not required. The private practice is located in the historic Meadows building near 75 Central Expressway/Lovers Lane. Send resume and letter of interest to will@dryeatts.com. Call William Yeatts, PsyD, at 469-323-7076 with questions.
Dr. William G. Yeatts, LP, LSSP
5646 Milton Street, Suite 725, Dallas, Texas 75206
Office: 469-323-7076, Fax: 888-778-1449
will@dryeatts.com
www.dryeatts.com
Posted October, 2010
Part-Time Private Practice Position (up to 15 hours) in Sugar Land, TX. Requires a masters degree in psychology (an LPA or someone working towards becoming an LPA). Person will primarily provide individual counseling and help with assessments, but other duties may also be assigned. Hourly pay. Supervision will be provided. Please call 832-876-3232 if interested.
Posted February, 2010
Neuropsychological Associates--
Hiring part-time Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) to perform testing/assessment and counseling to children and adults. Small private practice located in NW suburb of Houston. Good reimbursement rates with flexible scheduling. The ideal candidate should be available no less than 10 hours per week, with some evening hours. To learn more about the work environment, please visit the website at www.neuropsych-associates.com. Interested persons should send letter of interest and CV to shwi0899@hotmail.com. No phone calls or faxes please.
Posted February, 2010
Gearing Up Counseling Centers, Chris Gearing, CEO, in Plano, TX is seeking LPAs to do testing, individual therapy, etc. www.gearingup.com.
phone: (972) 596-7229
cell: (972) 824-8514
fax: (972) 596-7410
Posted November, 2009
Vespers Psychological Services, PC, in Round Rock, Texas, is seeking a Licensed Psychological Associate. Responsibilities include psychological assessment and therapy for children and adults.
Please contact Anna Bernal at (512) 535-1960, or fax your letter of interest and CV to (512) 697-9848.
We look forward to hearing from you!
2. Hospitals and Managed Care
Posted July, 2011
Case/Care Managers - Evening or Night Shifts - Irving, TX
Case/Care Managers - Evening or Night Shifts - Irving, TX
Provide after-hours case/care management services using a patient advocacy approach.
Must be able to work Evening or Night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Master's degree and current, valid, unrestricted TX licensure as an LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPC or Psychologist required, 2 years post licensure experience in managed care, behavioral health, or chemical dependency and knowledge of managed care principles.
Excellent Salary and Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance; matched 401-k plan, paid time off, paid CEU; shift differential.
Apply online at www.careersathealthnet.com (evening shift- ref. 11000908, night shift- ref. 11000866.)
Posted June, 2011
Psychological Associate
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas
Half-time position with benefits
Please apply online at www.cookchildrens.org/careers.
Summary: The Licensed Psychological Associate is a full-time or part-time position responsible for direct patient care in the Psychology/Neuropsychology Department. Under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist, the Licensed Psychological Associate administers, scores, and interprets psychological testing with patients' ages 0-18 years and provides counseling to patients and families.
Qualifications: Masters degree in Psychology from an accredited institution. Documented training and experience in assessment and therapy with pediatric populations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to develop outstanding leadership skills. Demonstrate commitment to high standards of patient care and other customer relations practice. Maintains a current valid Texas State license as a Licensed Psychological Associate; CPR.
Bilingual candidate needed.
Posted November, 2010
Opening: Psychological Associate
The Psychology Service at Texas Children's Hospital / Psychology Section, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine is seeking to add a Psychological Associate to our expanding group. Texas licensure as an LPA is preferred, license eligible would be considered. This is a full-time, permanent hospital staff position with immediate availability. Training and experience in the administration and scoring of psychological, neuropsychological, and developmental tests, as well as basic knowledge of statistics is required. Familiarity with ADOS and ADI-R is preferred, but not required. The position is heavily focused on grant-supported research projects involving children with autism spectrum disorders. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes full benefits and a retirement plan. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.medschooljobs.org (vacancy #200339SV). For further questions about this position, please contact Myra Grant, MA; 832-822-7810; mlgrant1@texaschildrens.org.
3. State of Texas
Posted December, 2011
Full time in Lufkin area
Psychologist – Essential Services, Burke Center, Lufkin, Texas.
The psychologist will be responsible for completing all standardized testing and in validating/endorsing previous test results of external sources to determine an individual’s eligibility for Intellectual and Developmental Services. Upon completion of the test, the psychologist will be responsible for notifying the individual of their findings and for the referral to appropriate services. The psychologist will also be responsible for assisting in completing screenings, the initial discussion of services; and annual Interest List contacts of persons waiting for Home Community-based services. The psychologist will also be responsible for completing assessment needed for court order placement and testing at court hearings.
EDUCATION:
Required: Master’s degree in Psychology or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: One (1) year of employment experience in the filed of intellectual and developmental disabilities and graduate course work or one year of supervised experience in individual intellectual and behavior assessment.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: Licensed as a Psychological Associate (PA) by the State of Texas or eligible for licensing; and a Valid Texas Driver License.
Preferred: DADS DMR Certification
SPECIAL REQUESTS OR COMMENTS:
Required: CPR, First Aid, SOMA, and Defensive Driving training modules must be completed. Must have a driving record insurable by the Center’s insurance administrator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.
HOURS: 8:00 AM to 5:00 P.M. possibly some after hours.
SALARY: Negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience.
Full time in Lufkin area
Psychologist – Essential Services, Burke Center, Lufkin, Texas.
The psychologist will be responsible for completing all standardized testing and in validating/endorsing previous test results of external sources to determine an individual’s eligibility for Intellectual and Developmental Services. Upon completion of the test, the psychologist will be responsible for notifying the individual of their findings and for the referral to appropriate services. The psychologist will also be responsible for assisting in completing screenings, the initial discussion of services; and annual Interest List contacts of persons waiting for Home Community-based services. The psychologist will also be responsible for completing assessment needed for court order placement and testing at court hearings.
EDUCATION:
Required: Master’s degree in Psychology or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: One (1) year of employment experience in the filed of intellectual and developmental disabilities and graduate course work or one year of supervised experience in individual intellectual and behavior assessment.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: Licensed as a Psychological Associate (PA) by the State of Texas or eligible for licensing; and a Valid Texas Driver License.
Preferred: DADS DMR Certification
SPECIAL REQUESTS OR COMMENTS:
Required: CPR, First Aid, SOMA, and Defensive Driving training modules must be completed. Must have a driving record insurable by the Center’s insurance administrator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.
HOURS: 8:00 AM to 5:00 P.M. possibly some after hours.
SALARY: Negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience.
Posted October, 2011
Full Time in the Lufkin Area
THERAPIST (P #1253) – J.P. –
NACOGDOCHES FAMILY COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
General Description: This position provides direct clinical services, predominantly advanced individual and group therapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Duties may include completing diagnostic evaluations and comprehensive treatment plans; providing and facilitating emergency and mental health assessments; monitoring the clinical admission and discharge criteria; authorizing and maintaining intervention/case management services; and assisting the clinical coordinators in clinical service delivery.Duties also include occasional supervision of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, conducting training sessions, providing contract therapy, and reviewing and analyzing clinical reports and other duties as assigned by the clinical coordinator or service director. Traveling is required.
Education:
General Description: This position provides direct clinical services, predominantly advanced individual and group therapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Duties may include completing diagnostic evaluations and comprehensive treatment plans; providing and facilitating emergency and mental health assessments; monitoring the clinical admission and discharge criteria; authorizing and maintaining intervention/case management services; and assisting the clinical coordinators in clinical service delivery.Duties also include occasional supervision of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, conducting training sessions, providing contract therapy, and reviewing and analyzing clinical reports and other duties as assigned by the clinical coordinator or service director. Traveling is required.
Education:
Required: Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work,
Marriage & Family Therapy or Counseling from an accredited college or
university.
Experience:
Preferred: At least one (1) year of full-time direct care experience working with adults or families/children or adolescents' in a community mental health/medical setting.
Licenses/Certifications:
Required: Licensed Professional Counselor Intern (LPC-I), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) or Licensed Master Social Worker currently working towards their LCSW, with the State of Texas.
Preferred: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with the State of Texas.
Special Requests or Comments:
Required: Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternative to Managing Aggressive Behavior (SAMA), CPR, and First Aid training modules.Must have a driving record insurable by the Center's insurance administrator.
Physical Requirements: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 25 pounds, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.
Hours: Generally, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.After hours as necessary.
Salary: $40,000 annually fully licensed; $35,000 annually if working towards licensure.
Please send resume to:
Stuart Burson
Burke Center
2001 S. Medford Drive, Lufkin, TX 75901
Office: 936-633-5608, Fax: 936-639-0905
Experience:
Preferred: At least one (1) year of full-time direct care experience working with adults or families/children or adolescents' in a community mental health/medical setting.
Licenses/Certifications:
Required: Licensed Professional Counselor Intern (LPC-I), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) or Licensed Master Social Worker currently working towards their LCSW, with the State of Texas.
Preferred: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with the State of Texas.
Special Requests or Comments:
Required: Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternative to Managing Aggressive Behavior (SAMA), CPR, and First Aid training modules.Must have a driving record insurable by the Center's insurance administrator.
Physical Requirements: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 25 pounds, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.
Hours: Generally, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.After hours as necessary.
Salary: $40,000 annually fully licensed; $35,000 annually if working towards licensure.
Please send resume to:
Stuart Burson
Burke Center
2001 S. Medford Drive, Lufkin, TX 75901
Office: 936-633-5608, Fax: 936-639-0905
The Angelina Mental Health Clinic in Lufkin
has openings for a Psychiatrist, an Advanced Practice Nurse, or a Physician's Assistant.
Contact Stuart Burson (see above) if interested.
Posted December, 2010
Texas Youth Commission
Texas Youth Commission
The Texas Youth Commission has a need for LSSPs across the state to provide much needed psychological services to at-risk youth in a school setting. If you are interested in this opportunity to partner with TYC, please contact
Kenneth I. Ming
Contract Manager
Contracts, Procurement, Support Services Division
Texas Youth Commission
512-424-6428 phone
512-424-6337 fax
4. School
Posted December, 2010
Special Needs School Liaison
Jewish Family Service of Dallas is seeking a masters level, experienced professional to work with children with special needs, their families and school. Specific experience desired with special-needs children from a variety of developmental and emotional disorders at elementary-school level. This position will have the following responsibilities:
• Provide families support to reinforce, at home, learning and behavioral approaches being used in school;
• Consult with schools regarding approaches to address learning and behavioral challenges;
• Advocate on behalf the child with schools and provide emotional support to the child and family;
• Connect the child and family to community services and resources; and
• Facilitate groups for children, parents, and siblings.
Professionals with backgrounds in speech and language therapy, social work, special education, psychology, and occupational therapy are encouraged to apply. This position can be either full or part time. If interested, please submit your resume to cbarker@jfsdallas.org.
Posted August, 2010
The FWISD Psychological Services Department is pleased to announce the addition of two LSSP positions for 2010-2011. The job position is posted to include the usual breath of services that FWISD LSSPs provide; however, these two positions have a special focus on students with emotional and behavioral issues. One position will be dedicated to elementary and the other to middle school. The LSSPs' efforts will center on the "Behavior Improvement Classrooms" (BIC) for students classified with serious emotional disturbance. Responsibilities include formulating behavior improvement plans, providing direct interventions, monitoring student progress, and working with contract consultants and teachers in the BIC classrooms. The LSSP will promote inclusion services and exit from BIC. Assessment and presentation of information at ARD meetings is expected. Some supervision of others may be required.
Experience with "ED" students is preferred. These positions are funded for one year. Salaries for 2010-2011 have not been set as of this writing. Apply online and notify Dr. Parker of your interest by email at Michael.Parker3@fwisd.org.
Michael J. Parker, PhD, Director
FWISD Psychological Services Dept.
100 N. University Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-871-2483
Posted August, 2010
The New Frontiers Charter School currently has a LSSP opening.
Our school has excellent benefits. This position will work 197 days out of the year.
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for overall management of the district's program for formal comprehensive individual psychological evaluation of students to determine eligibility for the area of ED services. Monitors interpretation of test results to be provided for the student, parents, and school staff as may be appropriate. Attends initial, review, re-evaluation and link ARDs when needed and assist in the development of the students' Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Assess the instructional and/or intervention strategies for student behavioral problems and consults with individual groups of students as necessary. Special Knowledge/Skills: Psycho education and psychological assessment skills. Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to travel – very minimal.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment:
1. Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
2. Score and interpret test data.
3. Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
4. Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Meetings regarding interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement and goal setting for students with behavior disorders or conditions according to district procedures.
5. Write determination of need and eligibility reports following state and federal guidelines.
6. Provide violence assessment when a student has made a terrorist threat against the school.
Consultation:
7. Conduct group and individual counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems
8. Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.
9. Consult with classroom teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
10. Provide staff development training in school to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
11. Consult with psychologist, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
Program Management:
12. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
13. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
14. Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
Administration:
15. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
16. Comply with all district and campus regulations.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance – Employer pays 95% of employee only
Dental – Employer pays 95% of employee only
Free Life insurance – $50,000
Paid Time off for holidays to include: 1 week for Thanksgiving, 2 weeks for winter break, 1 week for spring break, summer break and other scheduled holidays within the year. Pay: $50,000 – $65,000 based on experience
Jennifer Oropeza
Director of Human Resources
New Frontiers Charter School
1313 SE Military #117
San Antonio, TX
210-519-3908 office
210-889-4293 cell
joropeza@newfrontierscharter.org
www.newfrontierscharter.org
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