Child Psychologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Full medical, vision, and dental

401k matching

Professional liability insurance

Administrative support

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Child Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary team serving young children with autism and their families. This remote, full-time role emphasizes continuity of care, evidence-based evaluations, and comprehensive treatment planning.

The position requires a Doctorate in Clinical or School Psychology, active licenses in MD/AZ/CO/VA, and expertise in Autism evaluations (ADOS-2). Competitive compensation and rich benefits accompany W-2 employment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology from an APA accredited program.
• Active state license in MD, AZ, CO or VA to practice psychology.
• Full competency in evaluating Autism Spectrum Disorder including ADOS-2 for 0–5 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ~5–6 diagnostic evaluations per week using standardized assessments.
• Deliver treatment recommendations to families with detailed reports.
• Provide high quality clinical services and maintain case documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and support continuity of care.
• Engage in coaching and supervision relationships with senior clinicians.

Skills

ADOS-2 experience

Autism evaluation

Child psychology

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology

Job description

Child Psychologist - Maryland / DC Soar Autism Center

Address MD, US

Compensation $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Health medical and related

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.

Location

We are seeking candidates for a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

The foundational responsibilities of the role include:

• 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

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

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.