Job Description & Requirements
School Psychologist (PSY) - School - (PSY - School)
StartDate: 8/24/2026
Available Shifts: 7.5 D
Pay Rate: $2396.00 - $2469.00
This School Psychologist job is based in the Albany to Newport, Oregon area, offering a unique chance to serve diverse K-12 students while enjoying the best of both the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast. From Albany’s historic riverfront and community-focused neighborhoods to Newport’s sandy beaches, coastal trails, and marine life, this region provides an appealing Pacific Northwest lifestyle with year-round outdoor recreation and a relaxed, friendly feel.
In this School Psych role, you will be an integral member of a collaborative special education and student support team. You will conduct psychoeducational evaluations, participate in child find and eligibility meetings, and help develop data-driven interventions for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Your typical day may include assessments, team meetings, consultation with teachers, and brief student counseling or skill-building sessions.
Assignments may span elementary through high school settings, with a caseload structured to support manageable student ratios across one or more campuses.
You will help implement RTI/MTSS, support positive behavior interventions, and provide clear, accessible recommendations that support inclusive practices. School Psychologists here are valued as key problem-solvers and advocates, with opportunities to shape systems-level supports.
The schedule follows the school calendar with weekday, school-day hours, allowing a balanced lifestyle and time to enjoy the region’s amenities. When not in schools, you can explore Albany’s local restaurants, parks, and historic districts, or head west to Newport for beaches, coastal viewpoints, and the vibrant harbor area.his School Psychologist job is based in the Albany to Newport, Oregon area, offering a unique chance to serve diverse K-12 students while enjoying the best of both the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast. From Albany’s historic riverfront and community-focused neighborhoods to Newport’s sandy beaches, coastal trails, and marine life, this region provides an appealing Pacific Northwest lifestyle with year-round outdoor recreation and a relaxed, friendly feel.
In this School Psych role, you will be an integral member of a collaborative special education and student support team. You will conduct psychoeducational evaluations, participate in child find and eligibility meetings, and help develop data-driven interventions for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Your typical day may include assessments, team meetings, consultation with teachers, and brief student counseling or skill-building sessions.AMN Healthcare is partnering with a top school district in Albany Oregon to hire a School Psychologist to work in the area, providing services to children of all ages.
This School Psychologist will provide counseling services to students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and to the regular student population (treating mood disorders, autism, anxiety, depression, ADHD, social skill deficits, conduct disorders) to foster positive coping strategies, motivation, and skill development. Responsibilities will include conducting psychological assessments and evaluations to identify students’ needs and strengths, developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans, provide individual and group counseling to students to address emotional and behavioral issue.
They will collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to create supportive learning environments, provide crisis intervention and support for students and staff as needed. They will also coordinate outreach activities that support students and families including pediatricians, outside counseling agencies, and agencies such as DCF, DMH, etc.
Required Qualifications
Psychologist, School
Master’s or Doctoral Degree in School Psychology
State Certification and / or Licensure is Required to Start the Assignment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a School Setting is Preferred
Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, and Organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators, parents, and community members
Proficiency in assessment tools and techniques used in school and educational settings
Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with federal and state regulations
Strong Knowledge of Child Development, Learning Theories, and Behavioral Interventions
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: - Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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