Licensed Psychologist – Autism Evaluations (Pediatric)
Autism Center of Excellence·Chesterfield County, Virginia
Autism Center of Excellence·Chesterfield County, Virginia
Lead diagnostic services by conducting comprehensive ASD evaluations for pediatric clients. This includes administering standardized tools, integrating clinical findings, and providing feedback and recommendations to families.
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
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
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
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
Market context
In Virginia, pediatric licensed psychologist roles focused on autism evaluations are typically driven by ongoing demand for timely ASD assessments in children. These positions are competitive because employers often want a PhD or PsyD, an active Virginia psychologist license, and direct experience with ASD diagnostic evaluations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to quickly confirm fit, then prepare examples of your pediatric assessment workflow and report-writing approach.
