Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Intake

Axis for Autism; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401K Retirement Plan

PTO & PST

Training with CEUs

Productivity Incentives

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

Axis for Autism is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Intake to evaluate and diagnose autism spectrum disorder in a remote Arizona role. You will work with psychometrists, gather histories, determine medical necessity, and select assessment measures for diagnostic evaluations.

Licensure in Arizona or willingness to obtain is required. Axis for Autism offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401K, PTO, training, productivity incentives, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program is required.
• Arizona Licensed Clinical Psychologist eligible for insurance enrollment.
• Experience with children/adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred.
• Experience conducting intake assessments with clients and caregivers required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain AZ Fingerprint clearance card.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake appointments with clients and caregivers to review developmental history and concerns.
• Determine medical necessity for autism evaluation and co-occurring diagnoses.
• Assist in authorization forms for payors promptly and accurately.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including psychologists and psychometrists.
• Maintain compliance with medical records and privacy regulations.
• Participate in monthly department meetings and ongoing training.

Skills

Intake assessments

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D./Psy.D. from an APA-accredited Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology program

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Intake Job!

Axis for Autism is seeking a Clinical Psychologist/Intake that has experience in evaluating and diagnosing autism spectrum disorder.

The Clinical Psychologists/Intake works alongside psychometrists who provide dedicated assessment and test support, ensuring comprehensive and efficient evaluations. This role involves collaborating closely with parents, caregivers, and clients to conduct remote, comprehensive, intake assessments, gather developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial history, determine medical necessity for autism evaluation in accordance with payor requirements, and identify the most appropriate assessment measures to be utilized during the diagnostic evaluation process.

We are looking for candidates interested in a W2 role. We have opportunities tailored to your schedule and preferences. Candidates must be licensed in Arizona, or otherwise willing to obtain Arizona licensure. This is a remote position.

Axis for Autism is an integrated health company with an emphasis on comprehensive autism care. Our specialty is providing life-changing services in a better way. Better for families and better for providers. At Axis, we are committed to leveraging the latest advancements in technology and research to improve patient outcomes. Our unique diagnostic approach has reduced the 12+ month waitlist for diagnosis to just 2 months! We are currently seeking talented psychologists to join our team in this groundbreaking endeavor.

Why Axis for Autism?

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, & Vision (Axis pays 80% of individual coverage)
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan (Pre-Tax & ROTH)
• Generous PTO (vacation time) & PST (paid sick time)
• Paid Training with CEUs and professional development opportunities
• Productivity Incentives
• A work environment with dedicated clinical professionals who share the passion for helping the individuals we serve.
• Opportunities to grow & learn professionally/personally within the ABA field.
• Working environment that is collaborative with multidisciplinary team
• Continued growth in your career field.
• Referral bonus program

Happy lives here—people care deeply, collaborate openly, and consistently show up for one another in ways that give you a sense of belonging. When you join us, you become part of a home for hope, creating meaningful impact for families every day through compassion, commitment, and moments that truly matter. And here, you can grow your purpose with opportunities to learn, stretch, and thrive—supported by a team that celebrates your progress and believes in every step you take forward.

Ready to make a direct and lasting impact on Arizona families?

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistent alignment with AXIS mission of advancing research and providing a lifetime of support for individuals with autism while putting our clients and their family members first on a day-in and day-out basis.
• Maintains primary focus upon work duties and results as well as client services needs with secondary focus on administrative tasks, while maintaining minimal distraction on achieving position goals by non-work-related responsibility and non-client service activities.
• Complies fully with all medical records and information privacy regulations, local, state and federal.
• Conduct intake appointments with clients and caregivers to review developmental history, current presenting concerns, behavioral health symptoms, and strengths of client to determine medical necessity of autism evaluation and co-occurring diagnoses.
• Complete prior authorization forms for payors in a timely manner determining measures that will need to be completed by client and caregivers and any complicating factors that would be considered.
• Assists in the selection of assessment materials and equipment;
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of other experienced individuals, including Psychologists, Psychometrists, and more.
• Demonstrates professional leadership skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communications and relationships.
• Demonstrates the ability to regularly change priorities in order to accomplish all critical tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, to ensure understanding by all affected individuals.
• Participate in monthly department meetings and/or ongoing training.
• Performs other special projects and duties as necessary and requested.

Required Skills

• Ph.D./Psy.D. from an APA-accredited Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology program is required.
• Arizona Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is eligible for enrollment with insurance companies.
• Prior experience working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities preferred.
• Prior experience conducting intake appointments with clients and their caregivers required.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with diverse backgrounds, human capabilities and limitations, and cultures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active AZ Fingerprint clearance card.
• Interest in service to individuals with specialized and occasionally complex needs.