Clinical Psychologist

Description:

The Clinical Psychologist - HSPP will be responsible for conducting diagnostic testing for families seeking service to help support those considering treatment options for suspected neurodevelopmental disorders.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic evaluations for children aged 2-6, with suspected ASD, implementing the ADOS-2, CARS-2, along with other relevant assessment tools.
• Drafting of thorough diagnostic reports to meet requirement by insurance payors.
• Review of diagnostic findings with families to recommend appropriate services.
• Some travel may be required to perform in-person assessments within region.
• Coordination of evaluations, schedules, and waitlist needs with the outreach and team and the Sr. Director of Diagnostic Assessment
• Ongoing education in best practice as it relates to ASD evaluations, diagnostic testing tools, and how they can be implemented across Lighthouse.

Requirements:

• Licensed Psychologist. Prefer licensure in North Carolina, Nebraska, South Carolina or Arizona.
• Doctoral level degree in psychology (PhD/PsyD) or equivalent experience required
• Endorsed HSPP (Health Service Provider in Psychology)
• Has successfully passed the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)
• Experience in ADOS-2 and other diagnostic testing specific to autism spectrum disorders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Family and parent friendly approach to service provision
• Must be physically able to work with children as assessments require