Diagnosing Clinical Psychologist (Dallas/Fort Worth region)

Behavioral Innovations•Addison, TX

51d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Behavioral Innovations, we’re on a mission to transform the lives of children diagnosed with autism. We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, value precision in diagnostic work, and want to contribute to a greater purpose. The position is full-time and hybrid, involving in-person assessments at assigned centers and remote completion of report writing and administrative tasks. Travel expectations range from 20%-40% to designated centers and the Corporate office.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Ph.D./Psy.D. in Texas, Oklahoma, or Colorado.
PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
Completion of a doctoral internship from an APA-accredited internship.
Experience conducting autism diagnostic evaluations.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Strong working knowledge of psychological principles, psychometrics and testing, diagnostic criteria; child development; and ethics.
Skill in the use of psychological evaluation and assessment techniques.
Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate with children and their families from varied socio-economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in arriving to appropriate conclusions, diagnoses, and recommending appropriate treatments.
Empathic quality in addressing the emotional needs of children.
Adherence to professional, legal and ethical regulations, as required by relevant regulatory bodies and the law.
Required to travel 20%-40% to designated centers, meetings at the Corporate office, etc.
This is a hybrid role: psychologists conduct in-person assessments at assigned centers and complete report writing and administrative tasks remotely.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in Pediatric and/or child psychology with a focus on autism assessments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations using a variety of standardized assessment measures to diagnose children on the autism spectrum.
Conduct autism diagnostic evaluations for children using standardized tools.
Determine if the child meets criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder or requires referral for further testing.
Provide clear, scientific and evidence-based recommendations and referrals for treatment and follow-up care.
Write detailed, timely, and clinically sound evaluation reports.
Provide supervision to other staff as needed and when appropriate.
Travel to clinic locations as necessary (20%-40%).
Collaborate with the center director in ongoing program development, education and training as available, community outreach, and recruitment efforts as needed.