What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Psychological and Diagnostic Services position at Marshall University?
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clinical psychological or psychoeducational evaluations for individuals suspected of having:
- Specific Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Related cognitive, attentional, or executive functioning concerns
- Interview clients and gather developmental, educational, and psychosocial histories from clients, families, teachers, and relevant healthcare professionals.
- Administer, score, and interpret standardized assessments of:
- Intelligence
- Achievement
- Autism
- Attention
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Other (as assigned by supervisor)
- Prepare comprehensive written reports with individualized recommendations.
- Provide feedback sessions to clients and families, explaining results, answering questions, and offering guidance.
- Consult with schools, physicians, counselors, healthcare professionals, community partners, and others regarding evaluation results and recommended support.
- Stay current on (a) the latest research and best practices in clinical psychology, and (b) requirements necessary to maintain a professional license.
- Provide clinical supervision to School Psychology and/or Psychology graduate assistants, including weekly formal supervision and ongoing case consultation.
- Provide learning opportunities for School Psychology students in collaboration with the College of Education’s School Psychology faculty.
- Lead therapy groups for children, teens, and adults focused on increasing social skills, coping skills, mindfulness, and executive functioning.
- Maintain strong communication with staff of HELP Program, WV ATC, and additional stakeholders.
- Support cross-departmental initiatives that enhance diagnostic services, student support, and community outreach.
- Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and best practices in assessment and supervision.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
- Safely store client records for 7 years
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Psychology (or within one semester of completing a Doctoral Degree in Psychology).
- Licensed and credentialed to practice clinical psychology
Experience
- Minimum one year of experience conducting evaluations to clients across the lifespan
- Demonstrated knowledge of Specific Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Proficiency in administering standardized diagnostic assessments (IQ, achievement, attention, autism, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience
- Experience assessing ADHD, SLDs, ASD, and related neurodevelopmental conditions
- Prior experience supervising graduate students or trainees
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MU1259E Open Date 07/02/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary