Psychologist

Childrens Aba; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Specialized ABA is seeking a dedicated Licensed Psychologist to join our clinical team in New Jersey. The role involves conducting comprehensive ASD evaluations, preparing detailed reports, and collaborating with clinicians to support families in understanding diagnostic needs and accessing services.

The ideal candidate has experience with autism diagnostic assessments, maintains licensure in good standing, and demonstrates strong documentation and ethical, family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology required.
• Active, unrestricted psychologist license in state of practice.
• Experience conducting Autism Diagnostic Assessments (e.g., ADOS).
• Ability to maintain licensure and credentialing in good standing.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical practices and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for ASD and related concerns using standardized tools (ADI-R, ADOS-2, CARS).
• Prepare accurate evaluation reports meeting clinical, insurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and participate in peer consultations for patient care.
• Support insurance authorization decisions through peer consultations.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and billable session coding within 24 hours.
• Meet productivity and billing expectations and utilize EHR, billing, and telehealth platforms.
• Ensure HIPAA and APA ethics compliance and participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Family communication

Autism diagnostic assessments

Education

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

Tools

EHR systems

ADOS/ADI-R/CARS tools

Job description

Description

About the Opportunity

Children’s Specialized ABA is seeking a dedicated and experienced Licensed Psychologist to join our growing clinical team!

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental conditions. You will play an essential role in helping children and families better understand their diagnostic needs and access appropriate services.

The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and families, experienced in autism diagnostic assessments, and committed to providing high‑quality, ethical, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental concerns using standardized assessment tools, including ADI‑R, ADOS‑2, and CARS.
• Prepare accurate, thorough, and timely psychological evaluation reports in accordance with clinical, insurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and participate in peer consultations to support comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in peer‑to‑peer reviews and consultations with insurance providers to support authorization and coverage decisions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and convert client sessions for billing within 24 hours.
• Meet established productivity and billing expectations.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR), billing, and telehealth platforms as required.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, APA ethical standards, applicable state laws, and organizational policies.
• Participate in departmental meetings, clinical consultations, and ongoing professional collaboration.
• Travel between Early Intervention (EI) center locations as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology.
• Active, unrestricted psychologist license in the state(s) of practice.
• Experience conducting Autism Diagnostic Assessments, including ADOS.
• Ability to maintain professional licensure and credentialing in good standing.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical practices, clinical excellence, and family‑centered care.

Why Join Children’s Specialized ABA?

At Children’s Specialized ABA, we are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Our team is committed to providing high‑quality, individualized care while fostering a collaborative and supportive clinical environment.

As a Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to comprehensive diagnostic services and work alongside professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children with autism and related developmental needs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate degree; either Ph. D. or a PsyD.
• Active licensed psychologist in state(s) practicing.
• Must pass background check upon hire.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Visual and auditory ability to work on computer and use phone for long periods of time
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position for long periods of time, including sitting, standing, bending, squatting, and kneeling.