Child and Adolescent Assessment Psychologist

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a non-profit health system as a Child and Adolescent Assessment Psychologist. In this role, you'll conduct evaluations for children aged 2-18 with complex needs, particularly related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, within a collaborative team environment in Albany, Oregon.

Benefits

Competitive salary and relocation bonus

Great work/life balance

Mentorship program available

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Having a doctoral degree in psychology and being licensed in Oregon.
• Experience in child/adolescent assessment preferred.
• Mentorship provided for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured testing and clinical interviews.
• Provide diagnostic recommendations for children and adolescents.
• Utilize ASD-specific tools like ADOS and ADI-R.

Skills

Diagnostic assessment

Clinical interviewing

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Licensed in Oregon

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Summary

Child Assessment Psychologist opening with Samaritan Health Services (PSLF-eligible!)

Summary

Child Assessment Psychologist opening with Samaritan Health Services (PSLF-eligible!)

Samaritan Health Services, a non-profit integrated health care system, is seeking a new-grad or experienced Psychologist to join our team at Samaritan Neuropsychology in picturesque Albany, OR.

This role involves structured testing, clinical interviews and diagnostic recommendations for children and adolescents 2 - 18 years old with complex developmental and behavioral needs, particularly for Autism Spectrum Disorder, (ASD).

Expect to use ASD-specific tools within this role such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) or the Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised, (ADI-R). Additionally, this provider will utilize other cognitive, academic, and social-emotional screenings such as WISC, WIAT, BASC, and others.

Providers and their families will appreciate the abundant outdoor beauty found around the friendly community of Albany, as well as proximity to the pristine Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains for snow sports, and Portland, Oregon’s largest city - all within two hours! Experience the unmatched quality of life that our area has to offer.

What’s In It For You

• Great work/life balance within fun and enriching Pacific Northwest community of Albany, OR
• Competitive salary, relocation & starting bonus, CME, med mal/tail and full benefits
• Average of 5 - 10 evaluations per week
• Collaborative environment working closely with psychiatrists, pediatricians, therapists, MA's and school professionals to coordinate care and ensure seamless support
• Mentorship program to connect you with a local Samaritan to better settle into new community
  
  

Job Requirements

• Currently licensed/eligible in Oregon in psychology and must meet credentialing standards
• Prior experience in pediatric psychological assessment and report writing is preferred, but new graduates with focused training in child/adolescent assessment and ASD evaluations are encouraged to apply. Mentorship and support will be provided to ensure a smooth transition.
  
  

In addition to financial incentives described above, we offer an attractive market-aligned salary, paid malpractice, CME allowance, a competitive benefit package, and use of EPIC EMR.

Location Details

Our award-winning health system provides exceptional primary care and a range of specialty services throughout the mid-Willamette Valley and Central Oregon coast. The network serves approximately 300,000 residents in Linn, Benton, Lincoln and portions of Polk and Marion counties. Our skilled providers have a passion for building healthier communities through world-class, compassionate health care.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Samaritan Recruiter George Wood at [e-mail].

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