K-12 School Psychologist & Mental Health Staffing

Dependable Staffing for Districts Across the West Coast

Whole Mind partners with schools across California, Oregon, and Washington to provide qualified professionals who help your students succeed and keep your team on track.

A Partner Who Understands What You’re Up Against

Supporting students with diverse needs is demanding work. Caseloads grow, timelines tighten, and the cost of falling behind is measured in students who are not getting the support they need.

Whether you are looking for a school psychologist, speech-language pathologist, BCBA, or counselor, we built our services around the realities districts face.

Why Schools Choose Whole Mind Psychological Services:

No Hiring Burden, No HR Headaches

No job postings, interviews, onboarding paperwork, or benefits administration. We handle everything on our end so your team can stay focused on students, not staffing logistics.

Liability Stays With Us

Our professionals work under our supervision and liability coverage, not yours. That means less risk on your plate and greater peace of mind for your administrative team.

Qualified Professionals, Ready to Step In

We provide experienced school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, BCBAs, and counselors who understand compliance, evaluation timelines, and what it takes to serve students well from day one.

Students Get the Support They Need, Without the Wait

When caseloads pile up and staff are stretched thin, students fall through the cracks. We help you close those gaps quickly so the students on your waitlist get what they need, and your staff gets breathing room to do their best work.

Trusted By Districts Like Yours

Ways We Can Support Your School

School District Staffing

Finding a qualified school psychologist mid-year or on short notice can be stressful.

We provide experienced school psychologists and education specialists who are ready to step in quickly, work independently while collaborating with your team, and deliver results without a lengthy onboarding process.

Staffing support can help with:

Filling open school psychologist positions during extended leaves or unexpected vacancies

Managing evaluation backlogs and psychoeducational assessment overflow

Meeting compliance timelines without overloading your existing psychology staff

Supporting special education teams with eligibility determinations and IEP development

Providing short-term or long-term coverage based on your district's needs

Whether you need someone for six weeks or the entire school year, we provide consistent, qualified coverage that keeps your district moving forward.

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)

When a student's behavior is getting in the way of their learning or the learning of others, a thorough and well-executed FBA is the foundation of meaningful intervention.

Our assessments are comprehensive, clearly written, and designed to translate directly into strategies your team can use.

FBA services include:

Observation and data collection across school settings

Identifying the function and root causes of challenging behavior

Developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) grounded in the findings

Collaborating with school teams on implementation and monitoring

IEP and 504 Planning Support

When a student's behavior is getting in the way of their learning or the learning of others, a thorough and well-executed FBA is the foundation of meaningful intervention.

Our assessments are comprehensive, clearly written, and designed to translate directly into strategies your team can use.

Support may include:

Writing and reviewing IEPs and 504 Plans for accuracy and compliance

Ensuring goals are measurable, meaningful, and connected to evaluation findings

Supporting teams through eligibility determinations and placement decisions

Monitoring progress and making adjustments as student needs evolve

School and Professional
Consultation

Evaluation reports are only as valuable as what happens next. Our consultation services help school teams make sense of assessment findings and translate them into strategies that actually work for students in the classroom.

Consultation can include:

Writing and reviewing IEPs and 504 Plans for accuracy and compliance

Ensuring goals are measurable, meaningful, and connected to evaluation findings

Supporting teams through eligibility determinations and placement decisions

Monitoring progress and making adjustments as student needs evolve

Social Emotional Learning
(SEL) Programs

Academic success does not happen in isolation. When students have the tools to manage their emotions, build relationships, and navigate challenges, they are better prepared to learn.

Our evidence-based SEL programs support whole-school wellbeing and create more inclusive, resilient classroom environments.

Programs may focus on:

Emotional awareness and regulation skills

Conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies

Building empathy and positive peer relationships

Creating inclusive, supportive classroom communities

How It Works

Tell Us What You Need.

Reach out for a free consultation. We will listen to your current challenges, learn about your caseload, and get a clear picture of what kind of support would make the biggest difference for your team and your students.

We Build a Plan Around You.

Based on your needs, we match you with the right professionals and put together a customized plan that fits your timeline, your requirements, and your budget. No guesswork,  no one-size-fits-all solutions.

Less Stress. Better Outcomes.

Our professionals step in ready to work. Your students get timely, high-quality services, your staff gets breathing room, and your district stays on track without the burden of a long-term hire.

Supporting Schools Like Yours

It was a pleasure working with Michelle Esparza. She was professional and diligent in meeting the needs of our schools.

Despite the less-than-ideal conditions in which she joined our schools, Michelle hit the road running and was instrumental in ensuring that our schools remained compliant with state and federal regulations.

Her services are highly recommended, and I hope I get the chance to work with her in the future.

Andres Zamora
Summit Public Schools

Let's Talk About What Your District Needs

The challenges you are facing, the students you are serving, and the
support you need are unique to your team.

Reach out for a conversation about what staffing support could look
like for your school.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of services do you provide?

Whole Mind Psychological Services provides school psychologist staffing, functional behavioral assessments (FBAs), IEP and 504 planning support, school and professional consultation, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs. Whether your district needs a qualified professional to step in quickly or ongoing consultation to support your team, we build our support around what your students and staff need.

What is the difference between contracted and in-house school psychologist staffing?

In-house school psychologists are direct employees of the district, which means the district takes on the full cost of hiring, benefits, HR management, and liability. Contracted school psychologists through Whole Mind Psychological Services provide the same qualified, experienced support without those administrative and financial burdens. Our professionals are covered under our supervision and liability, not yours, and can be placed quickly without a lengthy hiring process. For many districts, contracted staffing is not just a stopgap; it is a smarter, more flexible way to ensure students are consistently served.​

How does the school psychologist shortage affect students, and how do you help?

The National Association of School Psychologists recommends one school psychologist for every 500 to 700 students, but many districts operate at ratios of 1 to 1,500 or higher. When positions go unfilled, evaluation timelines slip, students wait longer for services, and existing staff face burnout trying to cover the gap. We help districts close those gaps quickly by providing experienced professionals who are ready to step in, keep evaluations on track, and make sure students are not left waiting for the support they need.

How do I request staffing services?

Getting started is simple. Reach out to schedule a free consultation, and we will take the time to understand your district's specific needs, timeline, and caseload. From there, we match you with the right professional and build a plan that fits your requirements. There are no lengthy hiring processes or onboarding delays. You’ll get qualified support in place when you need it.

What is the process for schools to work with Whole Mind Psychological Services?

  • Schedule a free consultation. Tell us about your current challenges, your student population, and what kind of support would make the biggest difference for your team.

  • We build a customized plan. We match your district with the right professional and outline a clear scope of services tailored to your timeline.

  • Support begins. Our professionals step in ready to work, with no burden on your HR team and liability coverage handled entirely on our end.

Get Started Today!

Reach out to start the conversation and get the support your school needs.