Pediatric Psychologist

Center for Psychological & Educational Assessment; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Psychological and Educational Assessment in Atlanta, Georgia, is looking for a Licensed Psychologist to join a collaborative practice serving children and families. Candidates are expected to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, focusing on developmental and social/behavioral issues.

The ideal candidate will hold a Doctorate in psychology and have at least 2 years of experience in developmental evaluations. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals are essential. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in comprehensive ADHD, ASD, LD, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Experience working collaboratively with transdisciplinary providers.
• Licensed in Georgia or license-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Communicate effectively with families, schools, and referral sources.
• Facilitate business growth within the practice.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Knowledge of developmental evaluations

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative working

Knowledge of special education services

Education

Doctorate degree in clinical or school psychology

Tools

EHR software

Database and spreadsheet programs

Job description

The Center for Psychological and Educational Assessment is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our well-established, private-pay practice serving the Atlanta metro area. We are experienced clinicians serving clients and families ages 2 through young adulthood and offer a range of diagnostic assessment services. Successful candidates will conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of children and adolescents presenting with developmental, learning, and social/behavioral issues. Ideal candidates will have expertise in working with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as an ability to communicate effectively with families, schools, and referral sources. We employ a collaborative approach in working with our consulting speech therapists as well as families, school, and communities, and are looking for someone who is passionate about assessment and eager to work within a supportive group practice and facilitate business growth. Interested applicants please email cover letter and CV toinfo|at|atlantachildpsych.com.

We are seeking a clinician with the following training and skill set:

• Doctorate degree in clinical or school psychology (The right post-doc may be considered)
• Experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents, and families (2 and up)
• Knowledge and experience (2 years minimum) in comprehensive ADHD, ASD, LD, and other developmental and diagnostic evaluations
• Experience working collaboratively with transdisciplinary providers including educators, therapists, doctors, case workers, advocates, etc.
• Understanding of ADA, IDEA, 2e, and special education services including IEP, BIP, and 504 Plans
• Licensed in the state of Georgia or license-eligible
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Consistently pursuing opportunities for continuing education
• Must have professional liability insurance
• Self-motivated and work efficiently and effectively to complete: clinical interviews, family history intakes, and/or psychological reports in a timely manner
• Ability to demonstrate computer literacy sufficient to operate a personal computer using psychological tests, word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, web-based scheduling and EHR software, and basic typing skills sufficient to efficiently produce psychology reports and correspondence
• Ability to show competence in working collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Experience with preschool-age children preferred