Clinical Psychologist – Evaluation and Testing

Brightline • Albany, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Brightline is redefining pediatric behavioral health care and is seeking a mission-driven Clinical Psychologist specializing in Diagnostic Evaluations & Testing for its NY metropolitan area clinics. This full-time role supports Brightline’s NY metro clinics, including locations in Westchester, Long Island, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The Evaluation & Testing Psychologist will conduct comprehensive psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations for youth up to age 18, serving as a specialist resource across the region. The role is ideal for someone passionate about evidence-based mental health care for children, teens, and families. Brightline is expanding its evaluation and testing capacity due to growing demand, and this position will be crucial in shaping treatment planning and family outcomes. The role offers an opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to the development of the testing service line, and uphold clinical standards for evaluation excellence within an innovative, fast-growing practice.

Requirements

• Full-time availability (40 hours per week).
• Doctoral degree (PhD) in Clinical or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice at the doctoral level in the State of New York.
• Extensive experience conducting psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations across a variety of presenting concerns for youth and families.
• Ability to think critically about test battery selection for varied clinical presentations.
• Training in digital administration of psychological tests where available.
• Training in the ADOS-2, and experience interpreting multi-informant questionnaires and conducting ASD-focused clinical interviews.
• Advanced training in semi-structured diagnostic interviews with ability to adapt to varied clinical contexts.
• Strong working knowledge of evidence-based interventions for common pediatric concerns, enabling clear and actionable diagnostic recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of current clinical research and commitment to staying updated on the latest empirical advancements.
• Clear understanding of and deep commitment to ethical standards of care.
• Experience providing care both in-person and virtually (some evaluations and feedback sessions may be conducted virtually depending on clinical appropriateness and family preference).
• Interest and experience thriving in a start-up environment.
• Ability to manage a full caseload balancing testing, evaluations, report writing, and family feedback sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred, particularly Spanish-speaking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth diagnostic evaluations, including clinical interviews, multi-informant data review, and differential diagnosis, to clarify presenting concerns and inform evidence-based care for youth up to age 18.
• Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for ongoing care aligned with patient needs and Brightline’s program offerings.
• Integrate screening and rating measures into comprehensive diagnostic formulations.
• Deliver family feedback sessions with actionable, accessible clinical guidance.
• Conduct psychological testing for common youth concerns, including learning disorders, executive functioning needs, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
• Select and administer appropriate test batteries for clinical questions, utilizing digital administration where available.
• Administer and interpret the ADOS-2, alongside self- and other-reported questionnaires and ASD-focused clinical interviews for comprehensive autism evaluations.
• Produce high-quality, family-friendly written reports translating complex findings into practical recommendations, delivered within 30 business days of evaluation completion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage in peer consultation, and participate in continuous professional development.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of Brightline’s evaluation and testing service line.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and 401k
• 12 Company Holidays + Floating Holidays, Holiday Shutdown, Parental Leave
• Health and Wellness Stipend, Home Office Reimbursement, and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Fair, equitable, competitive, geo-based compensation that is performance and potential based.
• Combination of a cash salary, equity, benefits, wellbeing, and opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree