Who is Ascend?

Ascend Behavior Partners is a different kind of Autism Care Provider focused on a team approach. We proudly offer Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in a play-based natural environment to learners up to age seven mostly in their very own home. In addition, we provide an interdisciplinary team collaboration with Licensed Clinical Psychologists and Family Support Clinicians to support our mission of partnering with families to build a strong foundation for their children in early childhood and beyond. The journey starts with our Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing timely access to diagnostic evaluation. Receiving a diagnosis of autism and navigating the care of a child doesn’t need to be daunting or scary. We prioritize supporting the whole family from the start.

Overview of Your Role:

Join our team as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and embark on a fulfilling journey where your expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, and crafting treatment plans for children and families will shine. Our position offers a unique blend of autonomy and support, allowing you to leverage your skills effectively while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. As a contracted member of our team, you'll engage in a hybrid model, combining telehealth and in-person sessions to best meet the needs of our diverse families.

We're seeking psychologists who thrive in collaborative environments and value operational and team support. Your contributions will be integral to our mission of achieving better outcomes for the families we serve. As part of our growing team, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact and shape the future of our program.

This role is perfect for the dedicated psychologist who desires a full-time commitment, conducting 3-4 evaluations per week. With a compensation structure based per evaluation completed at a flat rate of $660 per eval, you have the potential to earn up to $130,000 annually by averaging 4 evaluations per week (with normal business hours and time off for rest and vacation). Our emphasis on high-quality services ensures that you'll be part of a program committed to excellence.

Enjoy the freedom of a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments seamlessly. Immediate capacity for psychologists specializing in diagnostic testing makes this an ideal opportunity for those ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Join us in our mission to provide Life Changing care and contribute to positive outcomes for those we serve.

• Consulting with new families to determine the appropriateness of Ascend’s services

• Performing psychological evaluations, including interviewing clients, administering diagnostic tests, and reviewing prior medical reports

• Writing individualized reports based on the results of the diagnostic evaluations.

• Compassionately communicating evaluation results and recommended interventions to families.

• Serving clients in office settings, clients’ natural environments, and remotely via telehealth

• Maximizing a family’s opportunities to access recommended interventions through proactive care coordination and collaboration with local providers

• Adhering to documentation requirements for payers and regulatory bodies and following requirements for approved service

• Hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited institution(or equivalent)

• Hold an active Arizona state license

• Experience working with children (Autism preferred but not required)

• Experience with diagnostic evaluations with a pediatric population (ADOS preferred but not required)

• Empathetic approach to difficult conversations with families

• Outstanding verbal/written communication with families, your team, and other providers

• Excellent attention to detail

• Dedicated to evidence-based treatment and ethical process

• Accelerate your clients' clinical outcomes using state of the art technology

Benefits

• Hybrid working model that combines telehealth and in-person appointments

• Flexibility in number of assessments you wish to accept and flexibility to create your own schedule

• Office location to be provided for use along with all diagnostic and assessment tools

• An unparalleled positive work culture focused on changing lives

• A commitment to employee and patient health and safety (COVID-19 procedures)

Are you ready to work with a people-first organization? A trained ABA Recruiter reads every application because we believe that people are more than their resumes, and we look forward to learning more about you.

Ascend is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and client need.