Pediatric Evaluation Specialist (Admin/Clinical)

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services•Melville, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Evaluation Specialist ensures that children referred for evaluation receive high-quality, clinically appropriate evaluations in accordance with state and county regulations. The role supports evaluation teams, clinicians, families, and school districts through the evaluation process, including work involving NYC CPSE, Westchester CPSE, and Westchester Early Intervention programs. The position also involves reviewing reports, coordinating documentation and meetings, supporting compliance, and maintaining evaluator supervision and training.

Requirements

Valid certification as a School Psychologist, Special Education (Permanent or B-2), or LMSW.
Successful experience in a high-volume work environment requiring strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Strong analytical skills.
Remain current with policies and regulations.
Ability to travel to and from assigned work events, including by personal vehicle, walking, or public transportation.
Ability to occasionally ascend or descend stairs at work locations or facilities visited for work.
Ability to occasionally move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as files or copy paper.
Ability to remain stationary for prolonged periods, up to 90% of the workday, while using a computer or electronic device.
Ability to observe details at close range.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and exchange accurate information.

Responsibilities

Review evaluation reports for compliance with state and county regulations and clinical appropriateness.
Upload evaluations to the appropriate database.
Assign packets to clinicians.
Apply knowledge of the evaluation process in NYC CPSE, Westchester CPSE, and Westchester Early Intervention programs.
Create appropriate IEPs for CPSE cases.
Schedule meetings as needed for NYC cases.
Attend IEP/IFSP meetings.
Monitor departmental inboxes and ensure clinical questions are answered in a timely manner.
Assist with billing issues as needed.
Process received reports and documents for NYC.
Troubleshoot issues that arise during the evaluation process and assist evaluation teams.
Establish and maintain a continuous supervision and training plan for evaluators.
Conduct new-hire orientations.
Communicate frequently with school districts, other referral sources, and parents.
Follow up on missing reports to ensure evaluations are submitted on time.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.