Contract Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Penfield Childrens Center; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 227,304 - 323,736; Full time

Job summary

Penfield Children's Center in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a motivated Contract Neuropsychologist specializing in early childhood autism. This role involves comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for children aged 0 to 6 and includes collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a Doctorate in Psychology, be licensed or license-eligible in Wisconsin, and have experience with various assessment tools. This independent contractor position allows the professional to provide impactful services tailored to young children's developmental needs.

Qualifications

• Expertise in early childhood development and neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Proficiency with standardized neuropsychological and developmental assessment tools.
• Effective therapeutic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients age 0 to 6.
• Provide strategic clinical expertise to design and refine neuropsychology program.
• Conduct clear feedback sessions to explain findings and recommendations.

Skills

Detail oriented

Compassionate communication

Experience with assessment tools

Education

Doctorate degree in Psychology

Licensed or license-eligible in Wisconsin

One year predoctoral internship in neuropsychology preferred

Two year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology preferred

Tools

ADOS-2

Vineland

WPPSI

Job description

Job Location: Penfield Children's Center – Milwaukee, WI 53233. Position Type: Contractor. Salary Range: $200.00 Hourly.

Position Summary

Penfield Children's Center supports the health development of young children by providing early, evidence‑based interventions for families navigating developmental and behavioral concerns. As part of expanding services for children 0 to 6, Penfield is seeking a Contract Neuropsychologist specializing in early childhood autism.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive neuropsychological and developmental assessments for young children, provide clear diagnostic impressions, and offer guidance that helps families understand next steps and access the right supports. Penfield's interdisciplinary model means you will collaborate closely with early intervention professionals, therapists, and medical partners to ensure each child and family receives holistic, family‑centered care.

This contract opportunity is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about early childhood development, neurodiversity, and supporting families during pivotal moments. Successful candidates will be:

• Detail oriented and skilled in evaluating complex developmental presentations in very young children.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate communicators with a strong commitment to culturally responsive, family‑centered care.
• Flexible, adaptable, and energized by work that directly impacts a child's long‑term developmental trajectory.
• Experienced with accurate and compliant documentation practices, including familiarity with billing requirements for neuropsychological and developmental assessments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to provide strategic clinical expertise to help design, launch, and refine Penfield's early childhood neuropsychology program, including establishing best‑practice workflows, assessment protocols, and referral pathways.
• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients age 0 to 6, in collaboration with their families and/or other collateral sources.
• Interpret a wide variety of psychological and neuropsychological test batteries, with occasional direct test administration.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the use and interpretation of neuropsychological assessments.
• Provide clinical oversight and consultation to psychometrists involved in neuropsychological testing to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
• Complete detailed neuropsychological evaluation reports and prepare separate brief summary documents tailored for clients, families, and referring providers.
• Conduct clear, supportive feedback sessions to explain findings, diagnoses, and personalized recommendations.
• Collaborate with the patient's care team to inform and coordinate treatment planning.
• Provide neuropsychological evaluation services through in‑person and virtual sessions with patients and their families as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Doctorate degree in Psychology from an American Psychological Association accredited program.
• An equivalent combination of experience, supervision, or training will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Licensed or license‑eligible in the State of Wisconsin.
• Experience conducting testing virtually and in person.
• Familiarity with online web‑based applications.
• Effective therapeutic communication skills.
• Able to deliver care virtually or in person and within your own office space.

Preferred Education and Experience

• One year predoctoral internship with specialization in neuropsychology preferred.
• Two year postdoctoral fellowship with specialization in neuropsychology preferred.
• PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in early childhood development and neurodevelopmental disorders, with strong command of autism assessment and DSM‑5 criteria for ages 0 to 6.
• Proficiency with standardized neuropsychological and developmental assessment tools (e.g., ADOS‑2, Bayley, Vineland, Mullen, WPPSI).
• Understanding of clinical documentation, compliance, and billing requirements related to neuropsychological and developmental evaluations.
• Strong ability to conduct comprehensive evaluations and interpret complex developmental profiles in very young children.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering diagnostic findings clearly and compassionately to families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Effective organizational and time‑management skills, including timely documentation and coordination with multiple providers.
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary, family‑centered care model while also working independently.
• Ability to adapt engagement and assessment strategies to meet the developmental and behavioral needs of children ages 0 to 6.
• Ability to contribute clinical expertise to support the design, launch, and refinement of Penfield's early childhood neuropsychology program, including establishing best‑practice workflows, assessment protocols, and referral pathways.
• Individuals providing services in this role must meet Penfield Children's Center’s background screening and safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while conducting evaluations and documentation.
• Ability to move between clinical spaces within the facility.
• Ability to use computers and assessment tools for extended periods.

This position is structured as an independent contractor engagement. The individual in this role will provide professional neuropsychological services on a contract basis and will not be considered an employee of Penfield Children's Center. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.