School Based Psychologist

A & R Clinical Services and Crisis Management, LLC (ARCSCM) are looking for a school based Psychologist and Other School-Based Professional Services. Cecil County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking interested companies to provide the School Psychology to students ranging in age from birth to twenty-one (21) For the 2025-2026 School Year, CCPS foresees needing an undetermined number of Psychologists,

The contractor will, in a professional manner, perform all services, except as otherwise specified, necessary or proper to perform and complete all the work required by this contract, within the time specified, in accordance with the provisions of this bid/proposal and the specifications covered by this contract and any and all supplemental specifications, in accordance with the directions of the Board of Education

Responsibilites

School Psychologist - Duties of Contractor/Service Provider The awarded Contractor must have capacity to provide School Psychology services including but not limited to:

• Observing all school system and birth to 21 policies and procedures as described during the orientation;

• Screening and assessment, including completion of written reports;

• Participating in the development of appropriate IEPs and/or IFSPs;

• Participating in IEP or IFSP team meetings as necessary;

• Providing ongoing therapy or consultation with teachers, families, and respective service agencies;

• Communicating with families/guardians as agreed upon;

• Monitoring completion of required services on IEP/IFSP;

• Documenting response to services and consultation using appropriate CCPS forms; and CCPS RFP 25-11: Therapy, Nursing, and Other School-Based Professional Services 30

• All billable hours are to be provided in a CCPS facility, private school or Infants/Toddlers Program location (child’s natural environment).

• Billable hours are not to exceed seven (7) hours per day for a maximum of thirty-five (35) hours/five (5) day work week, including travel time between locations is to be documented as billable hours. The daily lunch of thirty (30) minutes; and commute travel are not billable.

Professional Requirements All therapists must have and maintain an active license from the Maryland State Department of Mental Health. NPI Number and E-Prep account will be required of successful candidates. All contracted professionals must have a valid driver’s license and an automobile for use. Upon notification of award of contract, the Contractor’s personnel must be fingerprinted. Therapists must successfully complete a criminal history background check. All contracted professionals will receive training and follow the policies and procedures outlined by CCPS.

While we strive to embark on a path with the community to ensure acceptance, respect, compassion, and sincerity. We also promise to be committed to the wellness of individuals and their families by providing prevention treatment, intervention treatment and behavioral/mental health stability education.