Child Psychologist: Autism Assessments & Diagnostics

The Watson Institute; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job description

The independently contracted Psychologist in our Psychological Services clinic will work with children to provide diagnostic evaluations and testing.

Qualifications of Psychologist Job:

• Must possess a Ph.D./Psy.D. in Psychology
• Maintain PA Psychology license in good standing
• Complete and maintain documentation of 30 hours of Continuing Education Credits per biennium
• Previous experience working with people with autism preferred
• Experience in testing children and adolescents for mental health diagnoses, as well as conducting the ADOS-2 preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Current PA Clearances 34, 114, and 151 required
• Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test required

Description of Psychologist Job:

• Conduct psychological evaluations, including initial diagnostic evaluations, psychological/neuropsychological testing evaluations for children and adolescents who may have autism or other mental health disorders
• Conduct sessions to discuss the results of psychological/neuropsychological testing with caregivers, patients, and other service providers, as well as to provide recommendations to treat and address concerns
• Consult with staff providing direct interventions to children and families
• Supervise post-doctoral fellows when appropriate
• Provide child-centered, family-focused, individual and family psychotherapy
• Maintain therapeutic records and data necessary to monitor progress
• Complete written work within the allotted timeframe
• Collaborate with other involved professionals and agencies in order to provide unified services and continuity of care to the child and family
• Participate in treatment plan meetings
• Write individualized therapeutic treatment plans for individual therapy patients

Job Benefits:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances as well as life and long-term disability and access to voluntary benefits.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Watson matching employee contributions after 1 year of employment.
• Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flexible spending accounts.