Licensed Psychologist, Autism Diagnostic

Blue Signal Search; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Annual CE budget

Full benefits including 401k

Paid days for career growth

Supportive team culture

Descripción de la vacante

A growing pediatric behavioral health organization in Salt Lake City seeks a Licensed Psychologist with a Doctorate in Psychology to deliver comprehensive assessments for autism. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, drafting diagnostic reports, and collaborating with a team of specialists. The ideal candidate will hold an unrestricted Utah license and have experience with ADOS-2. Benefits include competitive compensation, robust leave policies, and full medical benefits, along with a supportive culture that prioritizes clinical autonomy and growth opportunities.

Formación

• Unrestricted Utah psychologist license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Experience with ADOS-2 and 2+ years administering autism batteries.
• Deep knowledge of DSM-5 differential diagnosis.
• Eligibility for Medicaid and major-payer credentialing.
• Deep knowledge of DSM-5 differential diagnosis and best-practice report writing.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex findings to non-clinical audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Complete psychological and developmental evaluations for children and adolescents.
• Draft diagnostic reports within five business days of testing.
• Provide feedback to caregivers and recommend next steps.
• Collaborate daily with BCBAs, SLPs, and OTs to translate assessment findings into evidence-based treatment plans.
• Maintain full compliance with Utah licensure rules, Medicaid guidelines, and commercial-insurance requirements.
• Contribute to program development, quality-improvement projects, and peer case consultation.
• Participate in (and optionally lead) journal clubs, CE workshops, and mentoring of post-docs or practicum students.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Diagnosis and report writing

Assessment administration

Medicaid credentialing

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Doctorate (PhD / PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology

Herramientas

Electronic Health Records

Tele-consultation

Clinical reporting software

Descripción del empleo

Licensed Psychologist, Autism Diagnostic

Location: On-site | Salt Lake City, UT

Our client is a fast-growing pediatric behavioral-health organization that is expanding its multidisciplinary diagnostic program. They have recently invested in brand-new testing suites, streamlined intakes, and statewide referral partnerships—creating the ideal environment for a licensed psychologist who is passionate about accurate, family-centered autism evaluations to make an immediate impact. You’ll join a collaborative team of BCBAs, speech therapists, and occupational therapists that shares one goal: delivering timely answers and actionable next-steps to Utah families seeking clarity.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychological and developmental evaluations for children and adolescents, integrating ADOS-2, cognitive, adaptive, and language measures.
• Draft reader-friendly diagnostic reports that meet DSM-5 and payer documentation standards, typically within five business days of testing.
• Provide compassionate, plain-language feedback to caregivers, including individualized recommendations that bridge school, home, and therapy settings.
• Collaborate daily with BCBAs, SLPs, and OTs to translate assessment findings into evidence-based treatment plans.
• Maintain full compliance with Utah licensure rules, Medicaid guidelines, and commercial-insurance requirements.
• Contribute to program development, quality-improvement projects, and peer case consultation.
• Participate in (and optionally lead) journal clubs, CE workshops, and mentoring of post-docs or practicum students.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD / PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology.
• Unrestricted Utah psychologist license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Formal ADOS-2 training with 2+ years administering autism batteries.
• Eligibility for Medicaid and major-payer credentialing.
• Deep knowledge of DSM-5 differential diagnosis and best-practice report writing.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex findings to non-clinical audiences.

Preferred Experience

• Testing across the lifespan (ages 2–18).
• Prior work in a multidisciplinary medical, ABA, or outpatient clinic.
• Familiarity with electronic health-record systems and tele-consultation.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive compensation with production bonuses and annual CE budget.
• A robust leave policy complemented by dedicated, paid days for career growth and skill advancement.
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k with match).
• Clinical autonomy within a supportive team culture that values evidence-based practice.
• Growth pathway toward Lead Psychologist or Clinical-Director roles as the diagnostic program scales.