What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Psychologist/Licensed Psychological Associate FT/PT position at Already Autism Health?
The Licensed Psychologist (LP)/Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) conducts diagnostic evaluations for children who may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This position also provides supervision, consultation, & support for our NC Research-Based Behavioral Health Treatment (RB-BHT) program, serving as the Licensed Qualified Autism Service Provider (LQASP) in accordance with NC Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 8F.
I. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conduct assessments, analyze and interpret data, and write evaluation reports
- Diagnose and provide treatment recommendations
- Provide post-evaluation feedback to clients
- Coordinate with clinical and intake /admission personnel to ensure timely and otherwise appropriate client access to care
- Collaborate with BCBAs on the development and oversight of client treatment planning and outcomes
- Provide training, supervision, and support for BCBAs or other direct therapy staff
- Participate in other administrative &quality improvement initiatives as needed
- Adheres to the agency’s standards for quality, timeliness, and productivity
- Completes all evaluations as scheduled by the Intake and Admissions Department
II. JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB EVALUATION DOCUMENTATION
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology
- Current NC licensure
- Strong working knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of neuro-developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Prior experience in completing evaluations for children with ASD, IDD, and other Neuro-Developmental disorders
- Training in and competence with tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, DISCO, CARS, or other known evidence-based tools
- Excellent communication and clinical writing skills
- Solid organizational and time management skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Energetic and outgoing with a passion for ABI’s mission
- Must be an excellent communicator who is accessible and able to balance the needs of clients, employees, and organizations with equal skill and thoughtfulness
- Adaptable and self-motivated with excellent communication skills
- Strong adherence to HIPPA requirements
- A reliable internet connection to input behavioral data consistently is required
- Must be willing to undergo and pass a drug screening and background checks
- Travel is required
III. PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL
Local, state and regional travel will be required from time to time.