Diagnostician | Full-time Opportunity in Vernon Hills!

Hope•Vernon Hills, IL

20h•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

A licensed clinical psychologist provides on-site comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations in accordance with all professional best practices and guidelines. The clinician will work closely with all relevant organizational stakeholders to ensure timeliness and efficient services for consumers.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology program
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Health Service Provider) in the states of IL and MO, or willing/able to obtain
Eligible for enrollment with insurance companies and Medicaid
Acts with a strong sense of integrity
Maintains professional boundaries with colleagues and families
Demonstrates well-established interpersonal skills
Demonstrates strong analytical skills
Maintains client confidentiality and abides by all HIPAA regulations
Sensitive to cultural differences
Demonstrates organization and punctuality
Communicates effectively with professionals of different fields of study
Demonstrates problem solving and flexibility in difficult situations
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to lift and carry children and/or adaptive equipment
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures for extended periods of time
Examples: Kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, and standing
Must be able to sit on the floor for an extended period of time
Must be willing and able to make quick body movements
Must be able to understand and execute detailed communication about clients
Must maintain a professional appearance aligned with the organization’s dress code, but also with hygiene and grooming
Must be physically present at clinic site, unless using PTO, benefit time, or with approval from supervisor

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years prior experience working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities
Expertise in the administration and interpretation of psychological evaluations, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – 2ndEdition

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensiveautismdiagnosticevaluationsthatincludeadministration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – 2ndEdition, clinical interview with caregivers, and assessment of cognitive and adaptive functioning
Writes diagnostic reports and reviews findings and recommendations with families
Communicates clearly and effectively
Practices in accordance with APA ethical standards.
Submits session notes for billing in a timely manner
Adheres to Hope’s policies and procedures, as well as acts in accordance with the organization’s mission and vision
Works closely and collaboratively with the intake, billing, and clinical teams
Reviews consent forms with families prior to an appointment
Prepares documents or assessments to mail to families
Scans in documentation as needed and maintains neatness and completeness of electronic medical records and other files
Orders any testing materials or other resources, as needed