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Thrive Therapies Group —Nashville, TN
- $46 - $56 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Psychology
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
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Software Technology Inc —Nashville, TN
- Background check
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- Mid-level
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Cheatham County Schools —Ashland City, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Psychology
- Public school
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Software Technology Inc —Nashville, TN
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- Master's degree
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Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools —Nashville, TN
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Psychology
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The Stepping Stones Group —United States
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- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Psychology
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Nashville - School Psychologist

Thrive Therapies Group -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$46 - $56 an hour
12 days ago

Benefits

Continuing education credits
Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
401(k) 5% Match
Dependent health insurance coverage
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Special education law
School legal knowledge
Practicing as a school psychologist
Doctoral degree in psychology
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in education

Full Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Thrive School Psychologist you will conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, contribute to eligibility determinations, provide crisis intervention and mental health consultation, and support RTI/MTSS frameworks within K–12 school settings. You are a full member of the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY

Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to assess cognitive ability, academic achievement, social-emotional functioning, and adaptive behavior using standardized instruments (WISC, WJ-IV, KTEA, BASC, Vineland, and others)
Evaluate for a range of eligibility categories including SLD, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impairment
Write psychoeducational evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, legally defensible, and clearly written for IEP team members, families, and administrators
Lead or participate in eligibility determination meetings, translating assessment data into educational planning recommendations
Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) within IDEA-required timelines

CRISIS INTERVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION

Serve as a primary responder for student mental health crises, including suicidality, self-harm, acute behavioral escalation, and trauma-related presentations
Conduct structured threat assessments for students who have made threats or exhibited behaviors of concern; develop and document safety plans
Provide mental health consultation to teachers, parents, and school leaders on student social-emotional needs and appropriate referral pathways
Support students with 504 plans for mental health-related accommodations alongside IEP students on your caseload

RTI/MTSS & SYSTEMS-LEVEL SUPPORT

Contribute to school-wide RTI/MTSS frameworks at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels — including universal screening, progress monitoring, and problem-solving team participation
Collaborate with school teams on early identification of students at risk for learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, or developmental concerns
Support equitable referral practices and culturally responsive evaluation methodology to reduce bias in eligibility determination

COLLABORATION & IEP TEAMING

Partner with SLPs, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, mental health clinicians, and special education teachers as a core member of the multidisciplinary IEP team
Communicate findings and recommendations to families in a way that is clear, respectful, and free of jargon
Maintain accurate evaluation records, service logs, and eligibility documentation in compliance with IDEA and state requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

Ed.S., Ph.D., or Psy.D. in School Psychology from a NASP-approved or APA-accredited program
NCSP credential from NASP; or active state certification/license in good standing
Active state school psychologist certification or license in good standing, or documented initiation of transfer prior to start date
Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, psychoeducational evaluation methodology, and legal requirements for special education eligibility determination

PREFERRED

1+ years of school-based school psychology experience (internship year in a school setting counts)
Training or experience in structured threat assessment
Familiarity with culturally responsive evaluation practices and bilingual assessment methodology
Experience with RTI/MTSS data systems and progress monitoring tools

COMPENSATION STRUCTURE

Compensation is paid over 10 months, aligned to the school-year calendar. All figures below reflect the Greater Nashville, TN market.

Base Compensation

W-2 Base Salary

$62,000 – $75,100,based on experience

A salary that reflects the expertise you bring. W-2 employment means full benefits, paid time off, retirement match, disability coverage, and malpractice insurance — all on us. Your total compensation is built to reflect what this work is worth.

1099 Contractor Rate

$46-$56/hr/hr

If flexibility is what fits your life, we built that in. Our 1099 option puts you in control of how you work — with a competitive hourly rate, full professional supports, and your career mobility fully intact.

Additional Earning Potential!

Sign-On Bonus

$4,000 —paid 25% at 30 days,25% at 90 days,50% at 6 months

Our sign-on bonus is a signal: we’re committed to you from the moment you say yes, and we want you to feel that.

Longevity Structure

Up to $2,000 —paid after completing your first full school year

We’re building Thrive around the people who commit to this work and to each other over the long haul — because that’s who our kids and schools depend on. Every year you come back, we reward it. And it grows with you.

CEU Stipend

$750 your first year growing up to $2,000after five years

Your practice is the whole thing. The more you grow as a clinician, the better the care our kids get. We put real dollars behind your continuing education, and it grows with your tenure. Investing in your expertise is investing in our mission.

Performance Bonus

Paid annually afterexceeding performancemetrics

When you go above and beyond for students, we notice. Our performance bonus is how we say we see you, we value what you’re doing, and this work matters.

BENEFITS OFFERINGS

HEALTH COVERAGE — AT NO COST TO YOU (W-2 Employees Only)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance — Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums
Coverage begins day one
Choice of HSA-eligible high-deductible plan or traditional PPO; nationwide PPO network
Dependent and family coverage available
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Optional voluntary benefits: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and FSA

TIME OFF & SCHEDULE (W-2 Employees Only)

School-year calendar — school holidays off, amounting to 30+ paid days annually
PTO and Sick days

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS (All Employees)

Malpractice and professional liability insurance — fully covered by Thrive; no personal policy required
Quarterly professional development led by clinical leadership — school-based, substantive, and paid
Paid Summer Intensive — pre-year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually
No non-compete agreement — your professional mobility is yours to keep
State school psychologist licensure renewal and NASP dues reimbursed annually; NCSP renewal fees covered

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