Diagnostic Assessor - Psychologist

Catalight • Burlingame, CA

13d • $145,000 - $155,000 • 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 in keeping with clinical best practices. The assessor participates in all aspects of diagnostic assessment, 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 plans, organizes, completes, and submits assessments within established timelines; ensures assessment quality; communicates results to client families and funders or partners; and provides clinical report review and oversight. Employment is full-time, with compensation of $145,000–$155,000. The role requires maintaining active psychologist licensure in California and meeting the listed clearances, credentialing, training, travel, and certification conditions of employment.

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, sound judgment, flexibility, patience, and discretion when handling 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, and 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 and demonstrated experience defining data and reporting requirements, analyzing data, and translating trends and outcomes into actionable recommendations.
• Be able to multitask and manage day-to-day responsibilities independently in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Be personable and able to work comfortably with people at all organizational levels.
• Have a proficient understanding of Provider Network Operations, billing and claims processing, authorizations, and billing codes.
• Be highly detail-oriented and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Be able to communicate effectively and read and write in the primary language used in the workplace.
• Have the ability to travel to multiple work sites and reliable transportation.
• Have a valid driver’s license and insurance, and maintain a clean driving record.
• Pass required health screenings, obtain required vaccinations, and clear TB testing under company policies.
• Attend all required training.
• Obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice, subject to applicable review.
• Obtain and maintain Office of Inspector General clearance.
• Obtain and maintain funding-source credentialing, if applicable.
• Obtain and maintain CPR certification, Safety Care certification, a CAQH credential, and an NPI number.
• Maintain active psychologist licensure in the State of California.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering 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 diagnostic assessments, establish DSM-5 diagnoses, and write assessment summaries and full reports for client medical records.
• Provide diagnostic intake assessments as needed.

What This Job Offers

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