Licensed Psychologist

Avela Health; New Jersey; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Avela Health is seeking a licensed psychologist to conduct neurodiversity-affirming autism evaluations via telehealth for children, teens, and adults. The role emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach to differential diagnoses including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

Remote work is fully supported with a multidisciplinary team, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to accessible, family-centered care. Telehealth delivery is integral to the service model.

Qualifications

• Must hold active psychology license in one or more states.
• Experience conducting autism evaluations from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective.
• Proficient with telehealth service delivery and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough diagnostic evaluations for all ages seeking autism assessment.
• Deliver services via telehealth with flexible scheduling for families.
• Collaborate with a remote multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
• Provide autism-related psychoeducation from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective.
• Offer strength-based, individualized recommendations for clients and families.

Skills

Neurodiversity-affirming evaluations

Telehealth delivery

Collaboration in remote teams

Diagnostic reasoning

Education

Licensed psychologist (multi-state)

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.