Child Psychologist

Soar Autism Center; Millersville (MD); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

W-2 employee

Paid time off

Full medical, vision, and dental

401k matching

Professional liability insurance

Annual professional development funds

Administrative support

Collaborative work environment

COVID-19 safety procedures

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Child Psychologist to join an interdisciplinary team in a fully remote role. The position focuses on evaluating and supporting young children with autism and their families through integrated services, including naturalistic ABA, speech, and other therapies. The center emphasizes early intervention and collaborative care.

Salary offers $95,000.00–$115,000.00 per year, with W-2 employment and full benefits. The role requires a psychology license in eligible U.S.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Active psychology license in MD, AZ, CO, or VA.
• Proficient in evaluating Autism Spectrum Disorder in young children (0–5).
• Ability to develop and deliver treatment recommendations to families.
• Ability to pass background checks and work in the United States.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting ~5–6 diagnostic evaluations per week.
• Performing ADOS-2 and DP-4 assessments.
• Developing and delivering treatment recommendations to families.
• Providing high-quality clinical services and reports.
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Supporting continuity of care from evaluation to therapy at Soar.

Skills

ADOS-2 experience

Autism evaluation

Differential diagnosis

Strong communication

Background checks eligible

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or School Psychology

Job description

Soar Autism Center is 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!