STEM OPT Counseling Psychologist Jobs
Counseling Psychologist roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in psychology or a related behavioral science field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build licensure hours and clinical experience in the U.S.
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School Psychologist
Position Description
The Fayette County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.
WORK LOCATION: Psychological Services
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Psychological Services
WORK CALENDAR: 210 Days
SALARY: Salary based on Fayette County Public School System Educator
APPROVED (Board): October 2004
REVISED: September 2022; Salary Scale adjusted for days worked February 2018
SUMMARY: Facilitates the psycho-educational and socio-emotional development of Fayette County Public School System’s students; provides comprehensive psychological services through consultation; promotion of primary prevention of academic, social and emotional problems; intervention in crisis situations; and assessment of problems and enhancement of professional learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
- Participate in Tier/Student Support Team (SST) meetings with school personnel and parents
- Meet with school administration and teachers to help improve classroom management procedures and to help clarify instructional programs
- Assist the eligibility committee in making a group decision regarding a child’s placement in or dismissal from an Exceptional Education program
- Attend Placement Committee meetings of individual students when needed
- Conduct individual psychological evaluations of children referred by the Response to Intervention Team or parents
- Use interview techniques, systematic behavioral observations, psychological instruments and case study information to analyze student learning and behavior problems
- Formulate psychological intervention procedures consistent with assessment results and conclusions
- Supervise the maintenance of case records, regarding confidentiality, and the completion of all required reports
- Assist in the planning of psychological in-service training and educational programs for students, staff and parents
- Participate in professional learning programs applicable to School Psychological Services
- Remain abreast of research in psychological and educational testing and the development of useful information and improved tests for use in educational and counseling programs
- Attend staff, professional, interagency and committee meetings
- Deliver services consistent with professional standards of practices and codes of ethics
- Apply local, state and federal laws, policies and regulations to the delivery of school psychological services
- Work as a member of the total instructional staff as a resource person to parents, principals, teachers and the community in the areas of child growth and development, testing, counseling and guidance
- Work directly with children and their parents in the areas of school adjustment and behavior by providing guidance, counseling, testing and evaluation
- Perform other duties as assigned and allowable by intended program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree or higher in school psychology from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university.
Hold or be eligible for a valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in school psychology at level SRS-5 or above.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor activities. Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are essential functions of this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as a school psychologist
REQUIRED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The employee will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Fayette County Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.
School Psychologist
FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School Psychologist
Position Description
The Fayette County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.
WORK LOCATION: Psychological Services
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Psychological Services
WORK CALENDAR: 210 Days
SALARY: Salary based on Fayette County Public School System Educator
APPROVED (Board): October 2004
REVISED: September 2022; Salary Scale adjusted for days worked February 2018
SUMMARY: Facilitates the psycho-educational and socio-emotional development of Fayette County Public School System’s students; provides comprehensive psychological services through consultation; promotion of primary prevention of academic, social and emotional problems; intervention in crisis situations; and assessment of problems and enhancement of professional learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
- Participate in Tier/Student Support Team (SST) meetings with school personnel and parents
- Meet with school administration and teachers to help improve classroom management procedures and to help clarify instructional programs
- Assist the eligibility committee in making a group decision regarding a child’s placement in or dismissal from an Exceptional Education program
- Attend Placement Committee meetings of individual students when needed
- Conduct individual psychological evaluations of children referred by the Response to Intervention Team or parents
- Use interview techniques, systematic behavioral observations, psychological instruments and case study information to analyze student learning and behavior problems
- Formulate psychological intervention procedures consistent with assessment results and conclusions
- Supervise the maintenance of case records, regarding confidentiality, and the completion of all required reports
- Assist in the planning of psychological in-service training and educational programs for students, staff and parents
- Participate in professional learning programs applicable to School Psychological Services
- Remain abreast of research in psychological and educational testing and the development of useful information and improved tests for use in educational and counseling programs
- Attend staff, professional, interagency and committee meetings
- Deliver services consistent with professional standards of practices and codes of ethics
- Apply local, state and federal laws, policies and regulations to the delivery of school psychological services
- Work as a member of the total instructional staff as a resource person to parents, principals, teachers and the community in the areas of child growth and development, testing, counseling and guidance
- Work directly with children and their parents in the areas of school adjustment and behavior by providing guidance, counseling, testing and evaluation
- Perform other duties as assigned and allowable by intended program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree or higher in school psychology from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university.
Hold or be eligible for a valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in school psychology at level SRS-5 or above.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor activities. Prolonged periods of standing, walking and sitting. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are essential functions of this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as a school psychologist
REQUIRED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The employee will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Fayette County Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Counseling Psychologist
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting roles. Psychology CIP codes like 42.2803 qualify, but not every counseling-adjacent degree does. Confirm with your DSO before your OPT end date.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers to confirm their E-Verify Company ID during the offer stage, not after. Clinical employers like hospitals and university counseling centers often enroll, but private practices frequently don't. An unenrolled employer disqualifies your STEM OPT extension entirely.
Target employers with established clinical training structures
The I-983 training plan requires a direct supervisor and a documented learning objective tied to your STEM degree. Community mental health centers and hospital systems typically have structured supervision programs that satisfy this requirement more cleanly than solo practices.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for STEM OPT-eligible postings
Search for Counseling Psychologist roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with E-Verify enrollment and prior OPT hiring history. This cuts the time spent vetting individual employers from your list.
Align your I-983 learning objectives with licensure milestones
USCIS reviews whether your training plan connects meaningfully to your STEM degree. Frame supervised clinical hours and assessment work as applied behavioral science, not just job duties. Your DSO must co-sign the plan, so draft it together before your extension start date.
Research prevailing wages before negotiating your offer
Pull the wage level for SOC code 19-3031 in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search. Employers who later sponsor your H-1B must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate, so accepting below Level I now can complicate that filing.
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Find Counseling Psychologist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a psychology degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension for Counseling Psychologist roles?
It depends on your specific degree and CIP code. A doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology under CIP code 42.2803 appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and typically qualifies. A general counseling or social work degree usually does not. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility, since the extension is tied to the degree on record, not the job title.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT, not a preference. Your employer must be actively enrolled before USCIS will approve the extension. Many private practices and small counseling nonprofits are not enrolled. Ask for the company's E-Verify Company ID before signing an offer. You can find STEM OPT-eligible employers on Migrate Mate, which filters for E-Verify-enrolled organizations.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Counseling Psychologist role?
The I-983 requires a documented training plan that connects your day-to-day work to your STEM degree field. For a Counseling Psychologist, this means outlining how your assessment, therapy, and research duties apply behavioral and psychological science. You'll need a named supervisor, defined learning goals, and your DSO's signature. USCIS can audit the plan, so generic job descriptions are not sufficient.
Can I work toward licensure hours during my STEM OPT period?
Yes, supervised clinical hours for licensure count as qualifying work as long as the role is paid, matches your STEM degree field, and is at least 20 hours per week. Unpaid or volunteer hours don't satisfy STEM OPT's employment requirement. Your I-983 training plan should explicitly reference the licensure supervision framework so the connection to your degree is documented.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment mid-employment?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses, your STEM OPT authorization is no longer valid for that job. You must stop working and either find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer or risk falling out of status. USCIS requires ongoing enrollment, not just enrollment at the time of approval. Check your employer's E-Verify status periodically and notify your DSO immediately if enrollment changes.
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