Licensed Pediatric Clinical Psychologist
Locations: Virginia Beach, VA and Indianapolis, IN | On-site
Our client, a pediatric behavioral health organization, is seeking a Licensed Pediatric Clinical Psychologist to help families better understand their child’s developmental needs. This role combines independent diagnostic work with collaboration across clinical disciplines, turning assessment findings into practical recommendations for care.
This Role Offers
- Compensation based on relevant experience and work location.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities with scheduling flexibility.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance, for eligible employees.
- Retirement savings benefits and paid time off.
- Support for continuing education and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents referred for possible autism or related developmental concerns.
- Select, administer, score, and interpret standardized measures of cognitive abilities, adaptive skills, behavior, and development.
- Integrate assessment results into diagnoses involving autism, intellectual disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Develop written reports that explain clinical conclusions and recommend individualized, evidence-based next steps.
- Discuss findings with caregivers and relevant providers, offering clear explanations and compassionate guidance.
- Partner with BCBAs and other clinical professionals to connect diagnostic findings with treatment planning and consultation.
- Keep clinical records accurate, confidential, and current while contributing to quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
- PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology and an active psychologist license in the state of practice.
- Approximately two to three years of relevant experience with substantial autism evaluation work; qualifying postdoctoral experience may be considered.
- Experience assessing and diagnosing autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions in pediatric populations.
- Proficiency using psychological and developmental assessment tools, with training in ADOS-2, ADI-R, DISCO, or comparable validated instruments preferred.
- Ability to produce thorough clinical reports, organize assessment work, and explain complex information to families and colleagues.
- Sound clinical judgment and the ability to work independently while developing evidence-based care recommendations.
- Experience with intellectual disabilities, co-occurring developmental needs, multidisciplinary pediatric services, or applied behavior analysis is preferred.
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