Postdoctoral Fellow – Child Diagnostic Psychology - Denver Metro Area

Soar Autism Center • Denver, CO

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Soar is seeking a Post Doctoral Psychology Fellow to join our interdisciplinary team! The role is well-suited to someone who wants to be part of a team focused on supporting young children with autism and their families and who values continuity of care. Soar Autism Center is building a network of interdisciplinary clinics where children with autism and their families receive services that help them thrive. We provide naturalistic ABA therapy (ESDM), speech therapy, and occupational therapy to children with autism. We also provide diagnostic services to help families quickly access integrated, collaborative care. This also enables us to provide continuity of care not just during the transition to therapy, but also while a child and their family are receiving therapy at Soar. Soar clinicians develop individualized therapy plans in coordination with families. The team sets ambitious goals that focus on building skills that enable children to grow into their fullest selves. We prioritize early intervention, comprehensive supportive services, and positive, developmentally-appropriate learning. The goal of the postdoctoral psychology fellowship program at Soar Autism Center is to provide the postdoctoral fellow with a year of intensive exposure to specialized training in autism evaluation for early childhood (birth to 5 years of age). Training is designed to promote the development of competencies for practice in autism evaluation and interacting with children, their families, and the professionals who provide direct intervention services to those children. Additionally, the postdoctoral fellow will continue to develop skills in differential diagnosis, consultation, and program development and evaluation.

Requirements

• Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical or School Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university
• Must have completed, or be in the process of completing, an APA approved clinical internship
• Experience in the evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children 0-5 years-old
• Experience in differential diagnosis in the context of autism evaluations
• Understanding of effective treatment methods for autism
• Ability to pass a background check
• Qualified to work in the United States
• Strong communication and consultation skills

Responsibilities

• Conducting ~4-5 diagnostic evaluations per week using standardized assessments for autism and differential diagnosis ADOS-2, Developmental Profile (DP-4), BASC-3, other measures as clinically appropriate
• Formulating diagnostic conclusions and treatment recommendations
• Communicating results thoroughly with families
• Providing high quality and efficient services, including quality reports and documentation
• Participate in required supervision and offered trainings
• Offering post-diagnosis processing groups for families, research projects, and/or community outreach (additional opportunities based on interest, experience, and fit)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• W-2 employee position
• Paid time off, including 9 holidays per year
• Full medical, vision, and dental benefits (for full time employees)
• 401k matching program
• Professional liability insurance
• Annual professional development funds
• Professional space and supplies
• Administrative support, including scheduling, billing, and insurance
• Coaching from and consultation with experienced clinicians
• A positive, collaborative work environment
• A commitment to employee and patient health and safety (COVID-19 procedures)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree