Pediatric Diagnostic Psychologist - Bilingual Spanish/English

FronteraCare; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FronteraCare is seeking a Diagnostic Psychologist to conduct comprehensive assessments for children with neurobehavioral disorders. This role involves collaborating with families and healthcare professionals, ensuring culturally competent care, and utilizing telehealth technology. The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, be a licensed psychologist, and possess experience in child evaluations. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $160,000 USD along with benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience conducting comprehensive child evaluations.
• Proficiency in using telehealth and AI-assisted tools for assessments.
• Commitment to cultural competency in child and family services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments of children with neurobehavioral disorders.
• Administer standardized clinical assessments via telehealth.
• Draft and refine psychological reports with diagnoses and treatment recommendations.

Skills

Experience conducting comprehensive child evaluations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong foundation in evidence-based assessment practices

Fluency in Spanish and English

Experience with telehealth assessment

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology

Licensed psychologist

Tools

Electronic record-keeping systems (e.g., EHR)

Job description

FronteraCare delivers life‑changing autism services to children and families across New Mexico and Colorado, providing high‑quality diagnostic evaluations and ABA therapy with a focus on individualized care plans rooted in each child’s strengths, needs, and family context.

Mission

Expand access to exceptional diagnostic and behavioral healthcare for every child, regardless of location or circumstances, by combining evidence‑based expertise with family insights.

Diagnostic Psychologist – Assessment of Pediatric Neurobehavioral Disorders

Role

As a Diagnostic Psychologist, you will support our mission by conducting comprehensive diagnostic assessments of children with neurobehavioral disorders—including autism, ADHD, learning disorders, anxiety, depression, and disruptive behavior disorders—using telehealth and AI‑assisted report‑writing tools.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
• Administer standardized clinical assessments via telehealth.
• Use Frontera’s report‑writing technology.
• Draft and refine clear, concise, and defensible psychological reports outlining diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and eligibility for services.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
• Stay current on best practices in diagnostic assessment and evidence‑based intervention.
• Maintain accurate and detailed client records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Potentially participate in outreach and educational activities related to pediatric behavioral health.

The Ideal Candidate

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA‑accredited program in Clinical Psychology.
• Licensed psychologist in good standing in at least one of the states we operate in (New Mexico and/or Colorado), or willing to obtain licensure.
• Minimum of 2‑3 years of experience conducting comprehensive child evaluations.
• Strong foundation in evidence‑based assessment practices for ASD and related conditions, including ADOS framework.
• Experience and comfort with telehealth assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex diagnostic findings to families and professionals.
• Proficiency in electronic record‑keeping systems (e.g., EHR) is a plus.
• Commitment to cultural competency and providing services in a family‑centered, collaborative manner.
• Passion for working with children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges and their families.
• Preferred: Active member of PSYPACT (Psychologists Inter‑Jurisdictional Compact) allowing for telehealth evaluations across state lines.
• Fluent and able to complete assessments in both Spanish and English.
• Located in: CA, CO, UT, AZ, TX, FL, GA, ID, OK, WA, OR, or NM.

Why FronteraCare?

• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in rural communities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in pediatric healthcare.

Salary range: $140,000 – $160,000 USD, with benefits including health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

At this time we are unable to hire in PA, MD, VA, NY, NJ, MA, CT, MN, or IL.