Autism Psychologist || Clinical Diagnostician

Description

CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICIAN – AUTISM EVALUATOR

Behavior Frontiers is an IBHS provider specializing in providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their home and community settings. We are looking for a diagnostician to join our team to conduct diagnostic evaluations and prescribe written orders for services for individuals who may have autism in the greater Philadelphia area. The diagnostician will be responsible for independently providing diagnostic and developmental assessments and/or written orders for children and adolescents referred to our agency for developmental, behavioral, medical, and psychological challenges.

GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct autism spectrum or psychological assessments, analyze and interpret data, and write evaluation reports
• Provide feedback to clients after evaluations
• Communicate with team members during the evaluation process as needed
• Provide written orders for applied behavior analysis treatment for qualified new clients and for continuance of services, pursuant to Pennsylvania’s state regulatory guidelines as outlined in their Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program
• Follow all regulatory guidelines in accordance with Pennsylvania’s IBHS program
• Other duties as assigned

EMPLOYMENT / CONTRACTOR STRUCTURE

Candidates may work as a part time employee or as an independent contractor.

• Part time employees will be paid $125 per hour. The position may increase to full time status with salary as referrals permit.
• Independent contractors will be paid $1,000 per completion of each diagnostic report and $125 for each IBHS written order.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure

• Licensed psychologists, working within their scope of practice, with training, experience, or expertise in diagnosing ASD and/or behavioral health services

Work Experience

• Two-three years’ experience, in which a significant portion of time has been spent in diagnosing ASD
• Experience administering various standardized diagnostic measures, as well as psychological and autism spectrum assessment tools to diagnose and/or rule out autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability
• Experience prescribing IBHS written orders for applied behavior analysis (ABA) and behavioral health services
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Knowledge/Skills

• Proficiency in the following psychometric instruments:
  • ADOS-2
  • ADI-R
  • CARS
  • GARS-2
  • Vineland-2
  • SRS-2
  • ABAS-3
  • WISC-V

• Extensive knowledge of DSM-5
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with families, schools, and ASD service providers in child’s community
• Effective organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team skills
• Background knowledge of IBHS guidelines strongly preferred

BENEFITS FOR PART TIME EMPLOYEES

• Flexible schedule and ability to work from home or office
• 401k retirement plan with company match (50% up to 4% of employee contribution)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

• Medical and dental insurance (covered at approximately 70% depending on the plan)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)/Sick Leave – 3 weeks earned throughout the year
• Paid holidays (approximately 9 per year)

ABOUT BEHAVIOR FRONTIERS If you are seeking a fast-growing career in the healthcare industry, this is the optimum time to join our team. We are a rapidly growing and well established Behavioral Health Treatment Provider servicing individuals with autism and other special needs within the Healthcare Industry. Please see our website at: www.behaviorfrontiers.com.