Lead diagnostic services. Deliver clarity to families. Help shape a growing clinical program.
The Autism Center of Excellence is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to conduct autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluations for pediatric clients in our Richmond, VA clinic.
This is a full-time, salaried position offering a competitive base salary and the opportunity to focus on high-quality diagnostic work within a structured, supportive clinical environment.
This role is ideal for a psychologist who prefers evaluation-focused work, values clinical autonomy, and wants to be part of a growing program with strong demand for services.
Our Richmond location is an expanding clinic with increasing referral volume, a newly renovated space, and a growing need for diagnostic services.
Compensation:
$130,000 – $150,000 annual salary
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in pediatric populations
- Complete clinical interviews with parents/caregivers and gather developmental history
- Administer and score standardized assessment tools, including ADOS-2 and other appropriate measures
- Observe and assess social communication, behavior, and developmental functioning
- Integrate clinical findings and determine diagnoses based on DSM-5 criteria
- Prepare clear, thorough, and timely written evaluation reports
- Provide feedback sessions to families, including diagnosis and recommendations
- Collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary team members as needed
- Maintain compliance with ethical, legal, and HIPAA standards
Requirements
- Active Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) in the state of Virginia required
- Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder in children required
- Experience with ADOS-2 or similar standardized diagnostic tools preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to communicate findings clearly and compassionately to families
- Strong documentation and report writing skills
Educational Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology or a related field required
Required Skills:
- Psychological assessment
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis
- ADOS-2 administration (or similar tools)
- Clinical interviewing
- Diagnostic formulation (DSM-5)
- Report writing
- Communication with families
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical decision-making
Benefits
- Competitive full-time salary ($130,000 – $150,000 annually)
- Supportive clinical leadership
- Administrative and operational support (Office Manager, Intake, Billing)
- Evaluation-focused role (no therapy caseload required)
- Consistent referral volume for diagnostic services
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing clinic and expanding services
- (Employees working 30+ hours per week consistently are considered full-time)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- CEU and professional development support