The Clinical Psychologist will deliver high-quality mental health services to children and adolescents with ASD and co-occurring challenges, utilizing gold-standard modalities like ABA and CBT. This role involves partnering with a multidisciplinary team and providing parent training that respects the family's cultural and socioeconomic context.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a PhD, PsyD, or EdD in psychology specializing in child clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program, along with completion of an APA-approved internship and formal post-doctoral training. Licensure as a Psychologist in Washington State is required prior to employment.
At Seattle Children’s Autism Center, we don’t just provide treatments; we change trajectories.
As a nationally recognized leader in neurodevelopmental care, our South Clinic team is dedicated to bridging the gap for families through innovative, evidence-based interventions.
Whether it’s a toddler’s first words or a teen’s transition to independence, you will be the catalyst for meaningful growth in multiple life domains.
Your Impact As a Clinical Psychologist, you will join a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence and equity.
Your role goes beyond standard therapy; you are an advocate, a diagnostician, and a partner to families navigating complex developmental landscapes.
Key Responsibilities: Comprehensive Care: Deliver high-quality mental health services to children and adolescents with ASD and co-occurring emotional/behavioral challenges.
Collaborative Consultation: Partner with a world-class team of developmental pediatricians, BCBAs, and social workers to provide holistic care.
Family Empowerment: Provide parent training and support that honors the unique cultural and socioeconomic context of each family we serve.
Join Our Community Located at our South Clinic, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a community-focused setting backed by the resources of a major pediatric research hospital.
We offer competitive compensation, robust professional development, and the chance to work at the forefront of autism research and clinical practice.
Learn more about our Autism Center and our mission here.
Required Education and Experience PhD, PsyD, or Ed.D. in psychology, with specialization in child clinical psychology from an APA-accredited training program.
Completion of an APA-approved internship.
Formal post-doctoral training in an appropriate area of specialization.
May work evening & weekends as required.
Required Credentials Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Washington.
Prior to start of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
403(b)
Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's.
Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children’s as a non-employee in any category for which the individual qualifies.
Preferred Post-doctoral level experience in pediatric psychology.
Experience in a pediatric medical setting.
Compensation Range $139,050 - $205,662 per year Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year).
Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
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