Pediatric Psychologist – Autism & Developmental Diagnostics

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Temple (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott and White Health's McLane Children's Medical Center in Central Texas seeks a Pediatric/Clinical Psychologist with autism expertise to join the Child Development section. Primary focus on diagnostic evaluation and assessment, with opportunities for evidence-based treatment.

Requirements include a PhD or PsyD in clinical child or pediatric psychology from an APA-accredited program, APA internship, and Texas license or license-eligibility. Preference for ABPP board-certified/tracking.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Child Clinical, Pediatric Psychology, or School Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an APA- or CPA-accredited program.
• Texas license to practice Psychology or license-eligible in Texas.
• Board certification by ABPP preferred or pursuing certification when eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and learning disabilities.
• Proficiency with a wide range of psychological tests (e.g. ADOS-2 Modules 1-4, CARS-2, WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WIAT-4).
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including developmental pediatricians, speech, and occupational therapists.
• Provide diagnostic evaluations and contribute to treatment planning as needed.

Skills

Autism expertise

Diagnostic evaluation

Pediatric psychology

Test administration (ADOS-2, etc.)

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical child/pediatric psychology (APA-accredited)

Tools

ADOS-2 Modules 1-4

CARS-2

WPPSI-IV

WISC-V

WIAT-4

Job description

Baylor Scott and White Health's McLane Children's Medical Center in Central Texas seeks a Pediatric/Clinical Psychologist with autism expertise to join the Child Development section. Primary focus on diagnostic evaluation and assessment, with opportunities for evidence-based treatment.

Requirements include a PhD or PsyD in clinical child or pediatric psychology from an APA-accredited program, APA internship, and Texas license or license-eligibility. Preference for ABPP board-certified/tracking.