Clinical Psychologist

Arizona Autism United•Phoenix, AZ

9d•$85,000 - $101,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Arizona Autism United (AZA United) is seeking a talented and passionate Clinical Psychologist to join their Diagnostic Services team. This nonprofit organization, a Top Workplace winner with 20 years of service, focuses on providing high-quality direct services and supports to children and families. The role involves conducting psychological assessments for individuals of all ages at risk for autism spectrum disorder, emotional, behavioral, or learning disorders, and/or developmental and intellectual disabilities. Additionally, the position includes providing psychotherapy services, preparing diagnostic reports, and supervising diagnostic staff, including practicum students, interns, and post-doctoral residents. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology
Experience administering psychological tests, preparing reports, and rigorously documenting within client records
Experience evaluating and/or treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities
Experience and knowledge of diagnostic assessment tests and methodologies
Experience with therapeutic modalities that can be utilized with individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disorders
Eligible for licensure as a psychologist in the state of Arizona
Successfully pass a background check and other related hiring requirements

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults who have concerns for neurodevelopmental, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders.
Develop written diagnostic reports with all necessary information for individuals & families to qualify for service delivery systems (e.g., Arizona Medicaid or DDD).
Supervise students’ (e.g., post-doctoral residents, interns, and/or practicum students), and any unlicensed staffs’ administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological assessments.
Provide individual, family, and/or couples therapy to individuals with social, emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental challenges, pending staff interest and availability.
Co-lead mental health groups, support groups, and/or social skills groups, per caseload assignments.
Supervise students (e.g., post-doctoral residents, interns, and/or practicum students) and any unlicensed staff’s therapeutic activities.
Work with director on continuing to build and refine a formal training program for post-doctoral residents as well as interns and practicum students.
Serve as a supplementary supervisor for all staff members, post-doctoral residents, interns, and/or practicum students.
Provide regular input and feedback to the director regarding program improvement needs, quality control measures, and strengths and weaknesses within the department.
Assist in the recruitment and retention of team members.
Assist in the development/revision/expansion of social skills groups, support groups, and mental health groups for individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members in partnership with other clinical teams (i.e., speech therapy, ABA therapy, Clinical Family Coaching, Family Support Services, etc.).
Collaborate with other departments on mutual clients and provide insight from the perspective of a clinical psychologist.
Participate in advocacy activities to further improve access to quality diagnostic evaluations and mental health therapy.
Periodically provide in-service training and/or educational opportunities to other staff members, families we serve, and the community.