Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Autism Neuro Development

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Mary W. Parker Autism Center at the Institute of Living in Hartford, CT seeks a full-time licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in autism assessment for children, adolescents, and young adults.

The role involves independent evaluations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and potential training/supervision opportunities across inpatient and outpatient programs within a large behavioral health network.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• One-year APA-approved internship in Clinical Psychology.
• One year post-internship supervisory experience.
• Licensed to practice Psychology in Connecticut.
• Additional School Psychologist license required for school settings.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct diagnostic evaluations using autism assessment tools and cognitive/behavioral measures.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide diagnostic consultation.
• Opportunities to advise on autism-related questions across inpatient and outpatient programs.
• Contribute to training and supervision of psychology trainees and other disciplines.
• Potential involvement in research activities.

Skills

Diagnostic assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research involvement

Trainee supervision

Education

PhD or Psy.D in Psychology

APA internship

CT license to practice psychology

School psychologist license (CT)

NRHP eligibility

ABPP eligibility

CGT/Family/Individual therapy credentials

Addiction/Alcohol & Substance credentialing

Job description

Location Detail: HH Braceland Bldg (10023)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Mary W. Parker Autism Center at the Institute of Living (IOL) is looking for a full-time licensed clinical psychologist who has clinical experience and/or interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a known or suspected autism diagnosis.

The Mary W. Parker Autism Center at the Institute of Living (IOL) is part of the Child & Adolescent Ambulatory Services at the IOL. The IOL is part of Hartford HealthCare’s Behavioral Health Network which is one of America's leading not-for-profit centers for comprehensive patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral, psychiatric and addiction disorders. The Institute of Living (IOL) qualifies as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer. The center is located in Hartford, Connecticut, about half-way between Boston and New York City. License eligible psychologists are also encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

• Independently conduct diagnostic evaluations using a range of evidence-based autism assessment tools, as well as cognitive, adaptive, and behavioral functioning assessment tools, such as: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R), Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition (MIGDAS-2), Social Responsiveness Scale, Third Edition (SRS-3), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V), Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fifth Edition (WAIS 5), Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition (BASC-3), Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition (VABS-3), and others
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide diagnostic consultation and considerations as needed
• Opportunities to consult and advise on autism-related questions within inpatient, partial hospital/intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs within a broad behavioral health network
• Opportunities to contribute to training and supervision of psychology trainees, as well as trainees from different disciplines
• Opportunities may also exist to participate in research activities

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD.) or Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from an APA accredited institution.
• One year APA approved internship in Clinical Psychology.
• Completion of one year post internship supervisory experience.
• Licensed to practice Psychology in the State of Connecticut.
• Psychologist in school setting is also required to have a license by the Connecticut State Department of Education as a School Psychologist.
• Eligible for membership in the National Register of Health Care Providers.
• Eligible for American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) certification.
• Eligible for certification in Group Therapy (CGT-certified group therapist credentialing through the American Group Psychotherapy Association); Family Therapy; and eligible for credentialing to do Individual Psychotherapy.
• Eligible for credentialing in Alcohol and Substance Abuse through the American Psychological Association or equivalent credentialing body.

We take great care of careers.

Benefits

As a Hartford HealthCare entity, The Hartford Hospital Institute of Living provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a thriving centrally located urban community:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs
• Historic park-like grounds designed by Frederick Law Ohlmsted.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.