Child Psychologist

Soar Autism Center; Maryland; Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

W-2 employee

Paid time off

Full medical, vision, dental

401k matching

Professional liability insurance

Professional development funds

Administrative support

Coaching from experienced clinicians

Collaborative work environment

COVID-19 safety procedures

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is hiring a Child Psychologist for a fully remote position. You will conduct diagnostic evaluations for autism in young children, using standardized tools including ADOS-2, and develop evidence-based treatment recommendations for families.

The role emphasizes continuity of care within an interdisciplinary team. The position offers competitive pay, full-time employment, and benefits such as medical/dental/vision, 401k matching, and professional development funds, with a

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Active state-board psychology license in MD, AZ, CO, or VA.
• Proficiency in autism evaluations including ADOS-2 for ages 0–5.
• Differential diagnosis in autism evaluations.
• Knowledge of effective autism treatment methods.
• Ability to pass a background check and work in the United States.
• Strong communication and consultation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ~5–6 diagnostic evaluations per week (28 billable hours) for autism and differential diagnosis using standardized tools.
• Administer ADOS-2, DP-4, BASC-3 and other measures as clinically appropriate.
• Develop and deliver treatment recommendations to families.
• Provide high-quality clinical services and reports.
• Offer individualized treatment recommendations to families.
• Join interdisciplinary clinical team and support continuity of care; participate in supervision and possible post-diagnosis projects.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Autism treatment knowledge

Communication skills

US work authorization

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or School Psychology (APA-accredited)

Active state-board psychology license (MD/AZ/CO/VA)

Tools

ADOS-2

Job description

Soar Autism Centeris seeking a Child Psychologist to join our interdisciplinary team! The role is well-suited to someone who wants to be part of a team focused on supporting young children with autism and their families and who values continuity of care.

Soar Autism Center is building a network of interdisciplinary clinics where children with autism and their families receive services that help them thrive. We provide naturalistic ABA therapy (ESDM), speech therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health services to children with autism. We also provide diagnostic services to help families quickly access integrated, collaborative care. This also enables us to provide continuity of care not just during the transition to therapy, but also while a child and their family are receiving therapy at Soar. Soar clinicians develop individualized therapy plans in coordination with families. The team sets ambitious goals that focus on building skills that enable children to grow into their fullest selves. We prioritize early intervention, comprehensive supportive services, and positive, developmentally-appropriate learning.

Salary: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/year

Location

We are seeking candidates for a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Primary role:
  • Conducting ~5-6 diagnostic evaluations per week (28 billable hours / week) using standardized assessments for autism and differential diagnosis
  • ADOS-2, Developmental Profile (DP-4), BASC-3, other measures as clinically appropriate
• Developing and delivering treatment recommendations to families
• Providing high quality and efficient services, including clinical services and reports
• Providing families with individualized treatment recommendations
• Other roles:
  • As needed, participation as a member of the interdisciplinary clinical team
  • As needed, participate in continuity of care for children evaluated that then receive treatment at Soar
  • Consultation and coaching with the Head of Psychological Services
  • Additional opportunities may be available based on a candidate's interest and experience, and fit with Soar's mission. This could include offering post-diagnosis processing groups, research projects, community outreach, and supervision of trainees.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology from an APA accredited institution.
• Required: Active state-board psychology license in any of Soar's current or upcoming markets (i.e., MD, AZ, CO, VA)
• Full competency in the evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder, including the ADOS-2, in children 0-5 years-old
• Competency in differential diagnosis within the context of autism evaluations
• Understanding of effective treatment methods for autism
• Ability to pass a background check and are qualified to work in the United States
• Strong communication and consultation skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• W-2 employee position
• Paid time off, including 9 holidays per year
• For full time employees: full medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k matching program
• Professional liability insurance
• Annual professional development funds
• Professional space and supplies
• Administrative support, including scheduling, billing, and insurance
• Coaching from and consultation with experienced clinicians
• A positive, collaborative work environment
• A commitment to employee and patient health and safety (COVID-19 procedures)
• Ethical agreement that internal referral to Soar for therapy is never required

Soar Autism Center believes in and is committed to diversity and inclusion at every level of its organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We look forward to hearing from you!