Job responsibilities include:
Comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations
Individual and group psychotherapy with school-aged clients Consulting with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and administrators to support students' social and emotional functioning in school and outpatient settings Clinical supervision is available for applicants who are not yet licensed. The applicant will also have access to consultation from both mental health clinicians and providers from other disciplines. Opportunities are available for continuing education. Ideal candidates will possess:
PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or similar applied field Experience providing therapy to with children and adolescents, ideally in a school setting Experience conducting comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations focusing on the diagnosis of learning differences and ADHD Experience in schools, and/or with children with learning differences, preferred Experience with IEP documentation and SPED regulations, preferred Excellent collaborative work skills Ability to work independently in a dynamic learning environment. Strong skill and interest in supporting students from a perspective of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Licensed as a psychologist in the District of Columbia (although non-licensed but license-eligible applicants will be considered) The Psychology and Wellness Department of the Reservoir Group consists of psychologists, social workers and counselors who provide clinical services to Lab School students, as well as children, adolescents and adults from the community. The Lab School of Washington is an independent, progressive, arts-based school that serves students in grades 1 through 12 with diagnosed language-based learning differences on two campuses in Northwest Washington, DC. The Lab School of Washington is an inclusive and welcoming school that celebrates diversity, including race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, as well as any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of today's global world.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Lab School employment application to this web address .
About The Lab School of Washington
For over 50 years, The Lab School has been providing an exceptional academic experience for students (grades 1-12) with learning differences. The first school of its type in the nation, The Lab School enjoys a worldwide reputation for transforming lives and guiding students on the path toward success.The Lab School of Washington is an innovative learning community fostering scholarship and creativity in students with different learning styles. In an environment of inquiry and hands-on exploration, Lab School students learn to advocate for themselves as they become engaged and compassionate members of a global society. The goals of the institution are to:provide a rigorous, best in class, college-preparatory education;prepare students for a lifetime of learning;provide intensive remediation and teach useful learning strategies;use visual and performing arts to facilitate the education process;bring multi-sensory and experiential learning methods into the classroom;support and educate parents;pioneer research and design new methodologies to remain on the cutting edge of the field;incorporate the latest technology into all Lab School programs;provide a challen ... ging yet collaborative environment for staff and invest in professional development;disseminate the results of our programs to public and private schools that serve students who learn in both traditional and non-traditional ways. Show more
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