Licensed Psychologist

Avela Health; California; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive, collaborative team

Job summary

Avela Health is seeking a dedicated psychologist to conduct neurodiversity-affirming autism evaluations virtually for children, teens, and adults. The role emphasizes strengths-based collaboration and family-centered care across telehealth platforms.

The ideal candidate will diagnose and differentiate conditions such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety while maintaining a remote, multidisciplinary team approach and commitment to accessible services for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed psychologist with ability to conduct neurodiversity-affirming autism evaluations.
• Experience delivering services via telehealth platforms in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote, team-based care.
• Commitment to family-centered, strengths-based autism support.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for autism across ages.
• Deliver services via telehealth with flexible family engagement.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary remote team to ensure holistic care.
• Provide autism psychoeducation from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective.
• Offer strength-based recommendations tailored to each client.

Skills

Neurodiversity-affirming evals

Telehealth proficiency

Strong communication

Collaboration

Family-centered approach

Education

Licensed psychologist (US state licensure)

Psypact-eligible (plus)

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Avela Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced psychologist with expertise in conducting neurodiversity-affirming autism evaluations virtually for children, teens, and adults. The ideal candidate will work with clients in a collaborative manner that emphasizes strengths. The ideal candidate will be skilled in differential diagnoses including but not limited to ADHD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide thorough diagnostic evaluations for children, youth, and adults who are questioning autism or who have been referred for an autism diagnostic evaluation
• Deliver services via telehealth, ensuring accessibility, flexibility, and consistent engagement with families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary remote team, maintaining clear communication and cooperation to deliver comprehensive care.
• Provide psychoeducation regarding autism from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective
• Provide recommendations that are strength-based and tailored to the unique needs of each client

Qualifications

• Licensed as a psychologist in one or more states, Psypact-eligible is a plus!
• Documented experience in conducting neurodiversity-affirming autism evaluations from a neurodiversity-affirmative perspective
• Proficiency in delivering services via telehealth platforms.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a remote, team-based environment.
• Commitment to a family-centered, strengths-based approach to supporting autistic individuals and their families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in behavior therapy/cognitive-behavior therapy
• Expertise in working with autistic individuals in a therapeutic context
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive, collaborative team atmosphere.

Avela Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.