CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICIAN – AUTISM EVALUATOR

Behavior Frontiers specializes in providing applied behavior analysis treatment to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their home and community settings. We are looking for a diagnostician to join our team to conduct diagnostic evaluations for individuals who may have autism at our Chesapeake, VA location. The diagnostician will be responsible for independently providing diagnostic and developmental assessments for children and adolescents referred to our agency for developmental, behavioral, medical, and psychological challenges.

GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct autism spectrum or psychological assessments, analyze and interpret data, and write evaluation reports
• Provide feedback to clients after evaluations
• Communicate with team members during the evaluation process as needed
• Other duties as assigned

EMPLOYMENT / CONTRACTOR STRUCTURE

Candidates may work as a part time employee or as an independent contractor.

• Part time employees will be paid $100 per hour. The position may increase to full time status as referrals permit.
• Independent contractors will be paid $1,000 per completion of each report.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure

Candidates must possess the following:

• PhD or PsyD in psychology
• Licensed psychologist;
• Licensed with the state of Virginia as a psychologist

Work Experience

• Two-three years’ experience, in which a significant portion of time has been spent in diagnosing ASD; Postdoctoral experience may be included
• Experience administering various standardized diagnostic measures, as well as psychological and autism spectrum assessment tools to diagnose and/or rule out autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability
• Experience in health care settings or behavioral health field preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Knowledge/Skills

• Proficiency in the following psychometric instruments:
  • ADOS-2
  • ADI-R
  • CARS
  • GARS-2
  • Vineland-2
  • SRS-2
  • ABAS-3
  • WISC-V
• Extensive knowledge of DSM-5
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with families, schools, and ASD service providers in child’s community
• Effective organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team skills

Benefits for All Employees:

• Competitive pay
• Initial and ongoing paid training and supervision
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Performance and promotion raises
• Employer provided laptop and cell phone
• Paid sick leave
• Paid mileage
• Paid drive time
• 401K Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Anniversary Bonus Program

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays