Diagnostic Assessor - Psychologist

Catalight • Burlingame, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Diagnostic Assessor - Psychologist is a hybrid role that uses a psychologist’s expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental-disorder assessments. The position provides diagnostic and second-opinion assessments to Catalight Care Services clients using diagnostic tools, intelligence measures, adaptive-functioning measures, and neuropsychological measures, consistent with clinical best practices. The assessor contributes to all aspects of the assessment process, including preparation, administration, establishing DSM-5 diagnoses, and writing summaries and full diagnostic reports for clients’ medical records. Diagnostic intake assessments are also provided as needed.

The role includes planning, organizing, completing, and submitting assessments within established timelines; ensuring assessment quality; communicating results to client families and funders or partners; and providing clinical report review and oversight. The position requires maintaining active psychologist licensure in California and obtaining and maintaining required clearances, credentials, certifications, and training. Travel to multiple work sites is required.

Requirements

• Be a licensed psychologist, licensed psychiatrist, or licensed Doctor of Education.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of psychological assessment experience.
• Have experience administering ADOS-2, Mullen Scales of Early Learning, Vineland, and WISC-V.
• Have experience conducting diagnostic evaluations and completing diagnostic reports.
• Demonstrate sensitivity when working with ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse populations.
• Demonstrate commitment to organizational values, good judgment, flexibility, patience, and discretion with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Be skilled at providing feedback and training on policies and procedures.
• Be comfortable presenting to large groups.
• Be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and related computer software.
• Be proficient in Salesforce and Atlassian tools, including JIRA and Confluence.
• Have experience with data visualization or reporting software such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Have demonstrated experience developing effective processes and standard operating procedures.
• Be skilled at establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with providers.
• Have strong analytical skills, including defining data and reporting requirements, analyzing data, and translating trends and outcomes into actionable recommendations.
• Be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, multitask, and manage day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Have a proficient understanding of Provider Network Operations, billing and claims processing, authorizations, and billing codes.
• Be highly detail oriented.
• Be able to communicate effectively in the work environment and read and write using the primary workplace language.
• Have visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace continuously.
• Be able to use a computer and cell phone for effective communication.
• Obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice, subject to applicable review.
• Be able to travel to multiple work sites and have reliable transportation.
• Have a valid driver’s license and insurance, and maintain a clean driving record.
• Pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing according to company policies.
• Obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Obtain and maintain funding-source credentialing if applicable.
• Obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Maintain active psychologist licensure in the State of California.
• Obtain and maintain Safety Care certification, a CAQH credential, and an NPI number.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VB-MAPP, AFLS, DP-3, and DAS-II.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, complete, and submit diagnostic assessments within established timelines.
• Ensure the quality of diagnostic assessments.
• Communicate diagnostic results to client families.
• Communicate assessment results to funders and partners.
• Provide clinical report review and oversight.
• Prepare and administer assessments, establish DSM-5 diagnoses, and write summaries and full diagnostic reports for clients’ medical records.
• Provide diagnostic intake assessments as needed.
• Attend all required training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed