Autism Evaluation Practitioner

Total Care ABA; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid evaluation options

Credentialing support

Part-time and full-time opportunities

Job summary

Total Care ABA is seeking Autism Evaluation Practitioners to conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for children across New Mexico. The role offers flexible scheduling and the possibility to start part-time and ramp to full-time as credentialing progresses, with options for in-person, telehealth, or hybrid evaluations.

Qualified clinicians must meet NM Medicaid requirements, hold an appropriate license or be eligible, and possess strong documentation and tech skills, including

Qualifications

• NM Medicaid requirements to practice as AEP.
• Experience diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations for new Total Care ABA families.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Telehealth experience

Technology proficiency

CentralReach experience

Education

Doctoral-level clinical psychologist

MD/DO with board certification

Tools

CentralReach

Job description

Autism Evaluation Practitioner (AEP)

New Mexico

Autism Evaluation Practitioner (AEP)

Flexible Part-Time, Full-Time & Independent Contractor Opportunities

Give Families Clarity. Help Children Access the Right Care.

Total Care ABA is seeking a qualified Autism Evaluation Practitioner (AEP) to conduct

comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations for children and families throughout New

Mexico.

This is a flexible opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about helping

families access timely autism evaluations and appropriate therapeutic services.

Qualified practitioners may begin part-time and gradually transition into a full-time caseload as

credentialing is completed across Total Care ABA’s New Mexico insurance networks.

What you’ll do:

As an Autism Evaluation Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for

children and families referred to Total Care ABA. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations for new Total Care ABA families
• Evaluating children for Autism Spectrum Disorder and related neurodevelopmental conditionsConduct comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations in accordance with New Mexico Medicaid requirements.
• Completing required diagnostic documentation, including Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations (CDEs) and Integrated Service Plans (ISPs).
• Providing families with clear clinical recommendations and next steps.
• Collaborating with Total Care ABA's clinical and administrative teams to help families access recommended services.
• Maintaining timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation using electronic health record systems.
• Conducting in-person and/or telehealth evaluations, as clinically appropriate and permitted by applicable payer requirements.

What we expect from you:

Candidates must meet New Mexico Medicaid requirements to serve as an Autism

Evaluation Practitioner, including being one of the following:

Autism Evaluation Practitioner (AEP)

New Mexico

Doctoral-level clinical psychologist.

MD or DO who is board-certified or board-eligible in an applicable specialty, including

developmental-behavioral pediatrics, pediatric neurology, child psychiatry, adolescent

psychiatry, or adult psychiatry.

Advanced training and clinical experience in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and

related neurodevelopmental conditions.

Experience conducting and documenting comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations.

Advanced training in differential diagnosis.

Knowledge of ABA and other evidence-based interventions.

Strong clinical documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Active New Mexico professional licensure and eligibility to serve as a New Mexico Medicaid

Autism Evaluation Practitioner.

Strong technology skills are an absolute requirement. Candidates must be comfortable

using electronic health record systems, digital documentation platforms, virtual

communication tools, and other technology necessary to conduct evaluations and manage

clinical documentation efficiently.

Experience with CentralReach is highly preferred. Candidates with demonstrated

proficiency using CentralReach for clinical documentation, scheduling, and electronic health

record management will receive strong consideration.

Previous experience conducting autism diagnostic evaluations via telehealth is a major

plus. Candidates should be comfortable utilizing virtual assessment platforms and

conducting clinically appropriate remote evaluations.

What We’re Looking For

Current enrollment with New Mexico Medicaid as an Autism Evaluation Practitioner is strongly

preferred but not required.

Total Care ABA will assist qualified practitioners with the enrollment and credentialing process

across our New Mexico insurance networks.

As credentialing is completed, practitioners will have the opportunity to increase their

evaluation caseload and transition from part-time into a full-time role as patient volume

supports it.

What we offer you:

Compensation: $100–$125 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, and Medicaid enrollment status.

Autism Evaluation Practitioner (AEP)

New Mexico

• Flexible scheduling.
• Part-time opportunity with the ability to ramp into full-time.
• In-person, telehealth where permitted, or hybrid evaluation arrangements.
• Open to employee or independent contractor arrangements.
• Opportunity to serve families throughout New Mexico.
• Administrative and credentialing support from Total Care ABA.

Why Join Total Care ABA?

Total Care ABA serves families across New Mexico and continues to receive referrals for

children seeking timely autism evaluations before beginning recommended services.

This position offers the opportunity to focus on clinical evaluation work while our team

supports the surrounding operational process, including patient referrals, family coordination,

scheduling, and insurance credentialing.

We are committed to creating a flexible arrangement that works for the right practitioner, with

the opportunity to build a consistent evaluation caseload and grow into a full-time position.

Total Care ABA

Clinical Expertise. Meaningful Impact.