Child Psychologist for Autism Evaluations

Harmony Care Finder; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Care Finder is seeking a licensed pediatric clinical psychologist to perform comprehensive ASD evaluations for children, administering standardized assessments and applying DSM-5-TR criteria. The role includes diagnostic reporting, family communication, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to help children access ABA, speech, and OT services.

The ideal candidate has experience with ADOS-2 and CARS-2, licenses in multiple states preferred, and a strong background in pediatric

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in psychology from an accredited program.
• Active unrestricted psychologist license in at least one U.S. state.
• Experience conducting psychological or developmental assessments for children.
• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities.
• Experience administering/ interpreting standardized assessments.
• Strong documentation and reporting, good communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ASD evaluations for children.
• Administer and interpret standardized assessments (ADOS-2, CARS-2).
• Prepare diagnostic reports using DSM-5-TR criteria.
• Communicate findings to families and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing and insurance requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Report writing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Tools

ADOS-2

CARS-2

DSM-5-TR

Job description

Job Description

Harmony Care Finder is dedicated to helping children and families access high-quality autism evaluations, diagnoses, and therapeutic services. We connect families with qualified professionals and provide guidance throughout the diagnostic and treatment process.

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Licensed Pediatric Clinical Psychologist to join our growing team and conduct comprehensive autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluations for children. The ideal candidate will have experience administering evidence-based diagnostic assessments, including the ADOS-2 tool or the CARS-2 tool, and a strong understanding of pediatric developmental and behavioral health.

In this role, the psychologist will conduct comprehensive psychological and developmental evaluations, assess children across a range of ages and communication abilities, and formulate accurate clinical diagnoses using DSM-5-TR criteria. Responsibilities include administering and interpreting standardized assessments, preparing detailed diagnostic reports, communicating findings and recommendations to families, and collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to help children access appropriate services, including ABA, speech, and occupational therapy.

The psychologist will also maintain accurate clinical documentation, follow applicable state licensing and insurance requirements, and contribute to Harmony Care Finder's mission of expanding access to timely, high-quality autism evaluations.

We strongly encourage candidates with active licensure in multiple states, experience evaluating young children (including nonverbal and minimally verbal children), and proficiency in ADOS-2 and CARS-2 assessments to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted psychologist license in at least one U.S. state.
• Experience conducting psychological or developmental assessments for children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and differential diagnosis.
• Experience administering and interpreting standardized psychological assessments.
• Strong clinical documentation, diagnostic reporting, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active psychologist licensure in multiple U.S. states is strongly preferred.
• Training and demonstrated proficiency in administering and interpreting ADOS-2 and CARS-2 assessments.
• Experience diagnosing autism in young children, including toddlers and preschool-aged children.
• Experience assessing children with limited verbal communication or complex developmental presentations.
• Experience working with Medicaid and commercial insurance populations.
• Familiarity with insurance documentation requirements for autism diagnostic evaluations.
• Experience conducting evaluations in outpatient, private practice, or multidisciplinary clinical settings.
• PSYPACT authorization or eligibility, where applicable, is a plus.