Join the team that's reimagining how autism care is delivered.

At Springtide, we provide a family-centered care model to help children with autism and their families thrive and are building a best-in-class interdisciplinary team to help fulfill that vision.

We are seeking Clinical Psychologist candidates for our Part-Time or Per Diem Clinical Psychologist position. This role will conduct testing and assessment functions to facilitate access to necessary ABA, ST, and OT services for children (ages 2-16) referred to Springtide. This position will report to the Chief Clinical Officer.

Position Hours: This position will work approximately 20 hours per week, days per week are flexible; assessment/reporting activities typically take around 6 hours per child. Candidates that have the ability to travel to cover our 2 clinics in Massachusetts (Dedham and Shrewsbury) are preferred but it is not required. Our clinic hours are M-F 8am-6pm but assessments can be done on the weekends as well.

Responsibilities

• Complete family interviews for all referred individuals and advise on necessary evaluations
• Complete ADOS-II assessments for all referred individuals
• Complete other cognitive and language assessments and reassessments required to accurately diagnose autism spectrum disorder
• Prepare diagnostic evaluation reports related to assessments for submission to payors for autism benefit coverage, as appropriate
• Provide feedback to families after the evaluation and provide them with clinical options, including recommendations for further assessment and services
• Utilization management / review of recommended autism services and supports
• Leverage clinical knowledge, business rules, regulatory guidelines and policies and procedures to determine clinical appropriateness
• Participate in care navigation activities as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer to help families navigate the autism benefit as well as other co-occurring conditions or social challenges

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Massachusetts
• Training, experience, and expertise in diagnosing ASD in children and adolescents
• Relevant experience in administering various psychological and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments to diagnose and / or rule out ASD and intellectual disability
• Training and experience with specific diagnostic tools required by insurers to support ASD diagnosis, including the ADOS-II, ADI-R, CARS, GARS, Sensory Profile, and Vineland
• Knowledge of state-specific rules and regulations associated with ASD diagnosis and benefits
• Ability to collaborate with families and other service providers to help families access and navigate needed services

Why Springtide?

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team
• Continuing education opportunities
• Career growth potential

About Us
At Springtide, we're reimagining the way autism care is delivered. At our centers we offer ABA, speech and occupational therapies, and social skills classes all under one roof. Our experienced, interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to develop personalized care plans and evidence-based treatments all while using digital tools to transform the way behavioral care is delivered.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Springtide is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Springtide also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.

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