Pediatric Autism Psychologist: Diagnostics & Treatment

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health McLane Children's Medical Center in Temple, TX seeks a pediatric psychologist with expertise in autism and developmental disabilities to join our Child Development section. The primary focus is diagnostic evaluation and assessment of children with autism, learning and behavioral difficulties.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations using tests such as ADOS-2, CARS-2, WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WIAT-4, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical child or pediatric psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completed an APA-accredited internship in clinical child or pediatric psychology.
• Formal postdoctoral fellowship training in autism or related area preferred.
• Texas license to practice psychology (or license-eligible in Texas).
• Board certification through ABPP or trajectory toward board certification when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and learning disabilities.
• Use a wide range of psychological tests (e.g., ADOS-2, CARS-2, WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WIAT-4).
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including developmental pediatricians, speech therapists, and occupational therapists.
• Provide evidence-based treatment where appropriate.

Skills

Autism assessment

Developmental disabilities

Diagnostic evaluation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D./Psy.D. in clinical child/pediatric psychology

APA-accredited internship

Postdoctoral fellowship in autism

Tools

ADOS-2

CARS-2

WPPSI-IV

WISC-V

WIAT-4

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health McLane Children's Medical Center in Temple, TX seeks a pediatric psychologist with expertise in autism and developmental disabilities to join our Child Development section. The primary focus is diagnostic evaluation and assessment of children with autism, learning and behavioral difficulties.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations using tests such as ADOS-2, CARS-2, WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WIAT-4, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing