Description
The Bureau of Indian Education is seeking a contractor to provide psychological counseling services to students at Tohaali Community School in New Mexico. The contractor will be required to provide 8 hours of services per week for 37 weeks, and must have a master's degree in psychological counseling and a current New Mexico license. The contractor will be responsible for observing, screening, and evaluating students, and providing documentation for students referred for therapy services. They will also attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to develop Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and make placement recommendations.
Some key responsibilities of the contractor include:
• Observing, screening, and evaluating students
• Assessing and planning treatment for qualifying students
• Attending multi-disciplinary team meetings to develop IEPs
• Providing documentation for students referred for therapy services
• Developing individual educational programs for physical therapy
• Interpreting psychological therapy evaluations and program plans to parents
• Recommending equipment and architectural modifications to meet individual needs
• Documenting progress and maintaining data related to psychological therapy services
• Providing consultation services and coordinating with other disciplines
• Communicating with primary medical care providers and parents
• Developing good rapport and communication with parents
• Serving on educational committees and maintaining records
• Complying with federal mandates and state regulations