Pediatric Diagnostic Psychologist

• FronteraCare delivers life-changing autism services to children and families across New Mexico and Colorado.
• We provide high quality diagnostic evaluations and ABA therapy, partnering closely with parents, grandparents, foster parents, and other caregivers to create individualized care plans rooted in each child's unique strengths, needs, and family context.
• Our clinicians are committed to evidence-based, compassionate care that helps children with autism thrive.
• We believe the best outcomes are when families are at the heart of the treatment.
• By combining clinical expertise with family insights, we help children build skills, gain confidence, and thrive.
• Our Mission Our mission is to expand access to exceptional diagnostic and behavioral healthcare for every child, no matter where they live or their circumstances.
• Diagnostic Psychologist - Assessment of Pediatric Neurobehavioral Disorders About Frontera Health: Frontera Health is developing a groundbreaking tech-enabled platform to deliver pediatric therapies to rural families in need.
• Our platform leverages the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to establish a robust video-based data model for early intervention and developmental disorders.
• By collaborating with parents and caregivers in rural communities, Frontera Health aims to bridge the gap in access to care, improve health equity, and deliver personalized treatment plans for better outcomes.
• Frontera Health is led by a team of proven industry leaders and is well-capitalized by premier investors like Lightspeed and Lux.
• The Role: As a Diagnostic Psychologist, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission.
• In this role, you will conduct team-based comprehensive diagnostic assessments of children with common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood, including autism, ADHD, learning disorders, anxiety, depression, and disruptive behavior disorders.
• You will conduct evaluations via telehealth and using our AI tool to aid in writing reports.
• What You’ll Do: Contribute to comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
• Administer standardized clinical assessments via telehealth.
• Use Frontera’s report-writing technology.
• Draft and refine clear, concise, and defensible psychological reports that outline diagnoses, recommendations for treatment, and potential eligibility for services.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
• Stay current on best practices in diagnostic assessment and evidence-based intervention, Maintain accurate and detailed client records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Potentially participate in outreach and educational activities related to pediatric behavioral health.
• The Ideal Candidate: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA accredited program in Clinical Psychology.
• Licensed psychologist in good standing in at least one of the states we operate in (New Mexico and/or Colorado), or willing to obtain licensure.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience conducting comprehensive child evaluations.
• Strong foundation in evidence-based assessment practices for ASD and related conditions, including ADOS framework.
• Experience and comfort with telehealth assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex diagnostic findings to families and professionals.
• Proficiency in electronic recordkeeping systems (e.g., EHR) is a plus.
• Commitment to cultural competency and providing services in a family-centered, collaborative manner.
• Passion for working with children with social, emotional, and mental health challenges and their families.

Preferred

• Active member of PSYPACT (Psychologists Interjurisdictional Compact) allowing for telehealth evaluations across state lines.
• Located in: CO, UT, AZ, TX, FL, GA, ID, OK, or NM. Why Frontera Health? Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in rural communities. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in pediatric healthcare. Join us in building the future of behavioral healthcare! At this time we are unable to hire in CA, OR, WA, PA, MD, VA, NY, NJ, MA, CT, MN, or IL. The salary range for this role is $140,000-160,000 We have determined a salary range for this position that takes into account several factors including experience, knowledge, education, skills, and abilities. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline and the exact salary will be determined based on the individual’s qualifications and experience, with consideration given to the factors listed above. All full-time employee benefits include health benefits, 401(k) plan, and PTO per year. Compensation $140,000—$160,000 USD Why Join Us At Frontera Care, you will be part of a mission-driven, supportive team making a real difference for children and families. We provide the tools, resources, collaboration you need to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality, family-centered care. If you are passionate about helping children with autism, and want to grow your career while transforming access to care, accessible healthcare, we would love to welcome you to our team.