Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Certified School Psychologist

2025-2026 Opening

District-Wide/Multiple locations

Appropriate Credentials: School Psychologist (SPsynch), Licensed Psychologist (LP or PsyD)

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Certified School Psychologist to join our team in a dynamic educational setting. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in psychological evaluation, clinical leadership, and collaboration with school staff, families, and external agencies to foster student well-being and academic success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Psychological Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning for students with various needs. Provide recommendations to support individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavioral interventions.
• Clinical Leadership: Lead and mentor school-based teams in addressing mental health and behavioral challenges.
• Collaboration and Problem Solving: Work closely with teachers, administrators, and parents, to develop and implement effective interventions. Utilize a collaborative problem-solving approach to address student needs, advocating for appropriate accommodations and services within the school system.
• Counseling and Support: Potentially provide individual and group counseling to students as needed, addressing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. Help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive school climate.
• Training and Consultation: Provide training to school staff on mental health, behavior managements, and effective intervention strategies. Offer consultation to parents and teachers regarding student needs and potential interventions.

Qualifications: 

• Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology - required
• Current Maine State Licensure as a Psychologist - required
• DOE Certification as a School Psychologist - required
• Strong expertise in the administration and interpretation of psychological assessments and tests - required
• Experience inproblem-solving and applying evidence-based interventions to support student outcomes - required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in school psychology or a related field with a proven track record in psychological evaluations and clinical leadership - preferred
• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring school teams, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of school-wide mental health programs - preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders - preferred
• Knowledge of special education law, IEP development, and 504 Plan processes - preferred
• Familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) - preferred
• Training in evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care - preferred