Psychological Services
The Psychological Services Department of Fort Worth ISD provides an array of direct and related services that promote academic achievement by fostering mental health and removing barriers to satisfactory student performance. In addition to youth and their families, members of the Psychological Services Department work in collaboration with teachers, administrators, and other professionals in the district and the community to facilitate learning, socialization, and the abatement of mental health and behavioral impediments. Psychological Services Department staff practice in a manner that is consistent with district and department policies, state and federal laws, and established rules for the ethical and competent practice of psychology. The department supports the continuing professional development of its staff and those who seek to become providers of psychological services.
Programs:
Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSPs) and Psychological Interns provide a broad array of psychological services across the District. They work with regular and special education students to meet their individual academic, behavioral, and mental health needs. The continuum of services that links home, school and community includes:
- Consultation
- Assessment for ED, LD, Autism, Bilingual issues and other low incident populations
- Behavior Management
- Community Agency Referrals
- Counseling, therapeutic groups, and experiential exercises
- Crisis Intervention
- Educational Programming
- 504 Strategies
- IEP Development
- Kindergarten Readiness Screenings
- Neuropsychological Screening
- Supervision and continuing education
- Workshops / Inservice Presentations
Employment
The department welcomes masters, specialist and doctoral level applicants. It seeks diversity in its LSSPs’ training and skills. Applications are made online. Contact the Director to notify him of your application or to obtain more information about employment opportunities. Visit the Human Resources Web site to find out more about employment settings, competitive salaries, great benefits, support for continuing education, holidays & summer vacation, retirement system, and investment opportunities.
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