Autism Psychologist || Clinical Diagnostician

Behavior Frontiers; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 142,065 - 202,335; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

401k retirement plan

Work from home options

Medical and dental insurance

Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A specialized healthcare provider in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking a diagnostician to join their team. This role involves conducting diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder and collaborating with families and service providers. Candidates should be licensed psychologists with experience in administering assessments and writing evaluations. Flexible part-time opportunities are available, with competitive compensation and benefits like 401k matching and the potential for medical insurance for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Two to three years experience diagnosing autism spectrum disorder.
• Experience with standardized diagnostic measures and psychological assessment tools.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct autism spectrum or psychological assessments.
• Provide feedback to clients after evaluations.
• Communicate with team members during evaluations.

Skills

Proficiency in psychometric instruments

Excellent report-writing skills

Effective collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed psychologist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. 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

• Part‑time employees will be paid $125 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

• Licensed psychologist

Work Experience

• Two‑three years’ experience, in which a significant portion of time has been spent 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 preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Knowledge/Skills

• Proficiency in the following psychometric instruments:
  • ADOS‑2
  • ADI‑R
  • CARS
  • GARS‑2
  • Vineland‑3
  • 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 the child’s community
• Effective organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team skills

Benefits for Part‑Time Employees

• Flexible schedule and ability to work from home
• 401k retirement plan with company match (50% up to 4% of employee contribution)

Additional Benefits for Full‑Time Employees

• Medical and dental insurance (covered at approximately 70% depending on the plan)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)/Sick Leave – 3 weeks earned throughout the year
• Paid holidays (approximately 9 per year)

About Behavior Frontiers

If you are seeking a fast‑growing career in the healthcare industry, this is the optimum time to join our team. We are a rapidly growing and well‑established Behavioral Health Treatment Provider servicing individuals with autism and other special needs within the Healthcare Industry. Please see our website at: www.behaviorfrontiers.com.

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