About the role
WHY THRIVE THERAPIES
School psychologists are increasingly stretched thin — evaluating at breakneck speed, writing reports that disappear into file cabinets, and struggling to deliver the consultation and mental health services that actually change outcomes.
Thrive partners with forward-thinking school districts that prioritize evaluation quality and timeliness over throughput. You'll work in environments where your psychoeducational assessments are used strategically, your intervention plans are implemented with fidelity, and your mental health consultation is built into the school's prevention and response framework. Many of our school psychology partnerships include reduced evaluation ratios and time protected for data-informed case conceptualization.
POSITION SUMMARY
As a School Psychologist, you conduct comprehensive psychoeducational and developmental evaluations; provide crisis intervention and mental health consultation; contribute to school safety and threat assessment; support special education and RTI initiatives; and partner with families and educators to promote student resilience, academic achievement, and social-emotional well-being.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations including cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional assessment using standardized and informal tools
Interpret assessment data, synthesize findings, and generate clear, actionable diagnostic reports and recommendations for educators and families
Provide counseling and crisis intervention to students experiencing mental health emergencies, trauma, suicidality, or behavioral escalation
Collaborate on special education evaluations, IEP development, and eligibility determination under IDEA and Section 504
Provide consultation to teachers and administrators on evidence-based classroom management, positive behavioral support, and learning environment design
Participate in threat assessment, crisis team planning, and school safety initiatives
Support RTI/MTSS implementation and contribute to school-wide assessment and progress monitoring systems
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology from a NASP-approved program, or Doctoral degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in School Psychology or Clinical Psychology
National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) or eligible to obtain
Valid, unrestricted state licensure/certification as a School Psychologist
Current CPR certification
Proof of immunization status and background check clearance per school district requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of school-based school psychology experience
Experience with advanced cognitive and academic assessment tools (Woodcock-Johnson, Stanford-Binet, WISC, CELF, KTEA)
Training in suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and cultural competency in assessment
Experience with RTI/MTSS and data-driven decision-making
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive W-2 salary: $64,000–$67,200 based on credentials, experience, and location
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) effective your first day
401(k) with company match
10 days PTO + paid sick leave
Professional development stipend ($1,500 annually) for CEUs, conferences, and certifications
$4,000 sign-on bonus (paid at 90 days)
$1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
NCSP or state licensure/certification dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed
Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
No non-compete clause — we earn your loyalty by being a place worth staying