Licensed Psychologist

Istss; Carson (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Avela Health is seeking a psychologist diagnostician to conduct neurodiversity-affirming autism evaluations remotely for diverse ages, using telehealth to engage families and coordinate with a remote multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes strength-based assessments, thorough differential diagnoses including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, and collaboration with families in a flexible, remote setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a psychologist in one or more states.
• Psypact-eligible is a plus.
• Experience conducting neurodiversity-affirming autism evaluations.
• Proficiency delivering services via telehealth platforms.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough diagnostic evaluations for children, youth, and adults who are questioning autism or referred for an autism diagnostic evaluation.
• Deliver services via telehealth, ensuring accessibility, flexibility, and consistent engagement with families; collaborate with a multidisciplinary remote team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Provide autism psychoeducation from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective and provide strength-based recommendations tailored to each client.

Job description

About the job

Psychologist Diagnostician

Remote
Full Time
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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive, collaborative team atmosphere.

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid parental leave

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