School Psychologist, South County Academy

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
South County Academy
Exeter, RI 02822
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: 4014927583

Email: Fuentesge@familyserviceri.org

Job Description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!



Position Summary: The School Psychologist collaborates with the Education Leadership team and clinical staff to support the safety, stability, and well-being of residents in our care who have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The school psychologist will complete psychological and academic assessments of each student placed at South County Academy. Additionally, they will work to develop IEP goals and measure youth’s academic progress, provide practitioner-level mental health services for students enrolled, as well as work individually with you and with their families to meet children’s individual mental and emotional health needs. Works collaboratively with the Rhode Island Department of Education to ensure quality set of courses and materials that also maintain FSRI’s mission of Equity Advancement and Inclusion and respects a youth’s individual learning styles.



We'd love to hear from you! Please apply online or give us a call at (401) 331-1350. Please note that this is an active construction site, so we ask that interested applicants do not visit the location. We look forward to connecting with you online or over the phone!



Qualifications:

RI School Psychologist certification
Requires either a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, a master’s degree or an Ed.S. degree from an accredited university
Maintain certification as a national certified school psychologist (NCSP) from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Experience with children with behavioral/psychiatric challenges
Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
Flexible schedule with some evenings
Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
Ability to work independently and part of a team
Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.


Physical Requirements: This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:

Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
Ability to communicate effectively
Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
Ability to lift up to 20lbs
Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed.
Must be able to work remotely and in person adhering to PHI requirements
Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary.


Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!


Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today!



Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.


Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.


FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

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Positions Available

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Application Period

Wednesday, June 03, 2026 through Monday, August 03, 2026