Post-Doctoral Psychologist

Subsidiary: The Center for Autism (CFA)

Department: Outpatient

Role type: Full-Time

Job overview

The Post-Doctoral Psychologist will participate in the CFA’s interdisciplinary assessment, treatment, and consultation programs. This individual will complete evaluations and follow-up appointments for children and individuals requiring a diagnosis to determine treatment or program placement. The Post-Doctoral Psychologist will also have the opportunity to complete intake assessments and carry an outpatient caseload. The Psychologist will participate in trainings to further professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and specialty assessments, including diagnostic and treatment evaluations at all CFA locations.
• Perform detailed and accurate assessment and treatment of clients with ASD, ages 1 to adult.
• Complete IBHS re-evaluations and addendums for children diagnosed with autism.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Consult with the treatment team, family support staff, and parents to carry over any appropriate environmental adaptations.
• Maintain client charts and be responsible for obtaining consent signatures when necessary.
• Complete and submit all billing information for evaluation and treatment sessions.
• Ensure program compliance with The Center for Autism's policy and procedural guidelines.
• Ensure program compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Participate in team meetings, department meetings, and required in-service programs.
• Conduct intake assessments as needed.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD from an accredited program in clinical psychology or school psychology
• Completion of a psychology internship (APA preferred)
• Specialized training in Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Training and experience in administering and scoring standardized measures (e.g., ADOS-2) preferred