Autism Diagnostic & Intervention Clinician

THE ARC OF THE OZARKS • Springfield, MO

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking an Autism Diagnostic & Intervention Clinician to join their interdisciplinary diagnostic team in Springfield, Missouri. This opportunity is open to Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts who are interested in using their clinical expertise in autism evaluation, diagnostic collaboration, and short-term intervention. Working closely with a Lead Psychologist and other allied health clinicians, you will help complete comprehensive autism spectrum disorder evaluations, contribute discipline-specific clinical insight, and develop meaningful recommendations for individuals and families. This role may be a strong fit for a clinician who enjoys assessment, clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping families better understand an individual's strengths and support needs. This position combines diagnostic evaluation and direct clinical intervention. Baseline productivity expectations include approximately 8 evaluations per week and 8 hours of direct therapy. Therapy caseload expectations are adjusted relative to evaluation volume to maintain a balanced overall clinical workload. This role offers an opportunity to expand clinical expertise beyond a traditional therapy-only role, working alongside psychologists and professionals from multiple disciplines while building experience in autism assessment and intervention. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in autism diagnostics, receive ADOS and role-specific training, combine assessment with discipline-specific intervention, and help families better understand an individual's strengths, needs, and recommended next steps. The role is part of The Arc's broader work to increase access to neurodevelopmental diagnostic and treatment services throughout Southwest Missouri.

Requirements

• Hold a master's degree in their respective professional field
• Maintain active national certification as one of the following: CCC-SLP, NBCOT, or BCBA
• Hold an active, unrestricted professional license in Missouri or be immediately eligible for Missouri licensure
• Have a strong foundational understanding of child development and neurodevelopmental disorders
• Demonstrate strong clinical assessment, analytical, and treatment-planning skills
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, colleagues, and community partners
• Be able to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with autism or neurodevelopmental evaluations
• Previous training or experience administering the ADOS-2

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations within your professional scope of practice
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized autism-specific diagnostic measures
• Complete discipline-specific clinical observations and standardized assessments
• Collaborate with psychologists and other clinicians during interdisciplinary case conferences
• Contribute clinical findings to diagnostic outcomes using DSM-5-TR criteria
• Develop individualized treatment and support recommendations
• Provide consultation and recommendations to families, educational agencies, and community partners
• Prepare integrated clinical reports that translate assessment findings into practical recommendations
• Provide evidence-based, short-term therapeutic intervention within your professional discipline
• Provide supervision, mentorship, or clinical instruction to graduate students as needed
• Complete clinical documentation within established quality and confidentiality standards

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance eligibility with no waiting period
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Immediate eligibility to enroll in the 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer retirement match of up to 4% after one year of service
• Vacation and sick-time accrual
• Seven paid holidays each year
• A paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• CEU reimbursement and approved time away for continuing education
• Paid professional licensure fees
• Employer-provided malpractice insurance
• ADOS and role-specific professional training
• Fleet vehicle access or mileage reimbursement when applicable
• Annual wage-increase potential
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discounted fitness-center membership
• Verizon and AT&T phone-plan discounts
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level