WYDC School Psychologist

The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, is seeking information for a school psychologist for Wilder Youth Development Center (WYDC). The school psychologist will be responsible for facilitating child find processes, providing psychoeducational assessment services, participating in IEP meetings, and consulting with teachers, speech pathologists, and educational administrators. The ideal candidate must be licensed as a school psychologist in the state of Tennessee and have a master’s or doctoral degree. • The school psychologist will work with males aged 14-18 at WYDC. • The psychologist will identify youth with possible educational disabilities and provide recommendations for services. • The psychologist will consult with DCS administrators and regional psychologists to meet the mental health and educational needs of the youth. • The psychologist will facilitate child find processes and develop a process to identify youth with educational disabilities. • The psychologist will provide ongoing review and consultation services for identified students.