Psychologist / Postdoctoral Fellow – Autism & Neurodevelopmental Evaluation

Location: Westbrook / Farmington / Glastonbury, CT (Hybrid Opportunities Available)
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Join Connecticut's Home for Autism Care

The Center for Children with Special Needs (CCSN) is seeking a licensed psychologist, license-eligible psychologist, or psychology postdoctoral fellow to join our growing multidisciplinary evaluation team.

This position is ideal for clinicians with experience and interest in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental differences. The successful candidate will work alongside psychologists, behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder and related neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and learning differences.

• Administer and interpret standardized psychological, developmental, cognitive, adaptive behavior, executive functioning, and social-emotional assessments.

• Complete autism-specific assessment measures and diagnostic interviews.

• Conduct observations when clinically indicated.

• Develop individualized recommendations and treatment plans based on assessment findings.

• Prepare clear, comprehensive psychological evaluation reports.

• Present findings and recommendations to families, schools, medical providers, and other stakeholders.

• Attend Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings as needed.

• Collaborate with CCSN's interdisciplinary clinical team and administrative staff.

Qualifications

Licensed Psychologist Candidates

• Licensed or license-eligible psychologist in Connecticut.

• Experience conducting psychological and diagnostic evaluations for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental differences.

• Strong clinical interviewing, report-writing, and communication skills.

• Commitment to evidence-based assessment and collaborative care.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Candidates

• Completion of a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) from an APA-accredited or equivalent program.

• Eligibility to begin postdoctoral supervised practice in Connecticut.

• Training and experience in psychological assessment, developmental assessment, and/or autism evaluation.

• Interest in developing specialization in autism and neurodevelopmental diagnostics.

What CCSN Offers

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits.

• Paid time off and professional development support.

• Weekly consultation and interdisciplinary case review.

• Mentorship from experienced psychologists and autism specialists.

• Opportunities to develop expertise in autism diagnostics and neurodevelopmental assessment.

• Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling options.

About CCSN

Founded in 1994, CCSN is Connecticut's Home for Autism Care. We are a multidisciplinary organization providing diagnostic, behavioral, psychological, speech-language, occupational therapy, and consultative services for individuals with autism and related neurodevelopmental differences across the lifespan.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that helps individuals and families thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.