Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Autism Neuro Development

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Mary W. Parker Autism Center at the Institute of Living (IOL), part of Hartford HealthCare’s Child & Adolescent Ambulatory Services and Behavioral Health Network, seeks a full-time licensed clinical psychologist to work with children, adolescents, and young adults with a known or suspected autism diagnosis. The center is located in Hartford, Connecticut. Psychologists who are eligible for licensure are also encouraged to apply. The IOL is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer. The psychologist independently conducts diagnostic evaluations using evidence-based autism assessment tools and assessments of cognitive, adaptive, and behavioral functioning. The position participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and provides diagnostic consultation and considerations. It may also involve consulting on autism-related questions across inpatient, partial hospital/intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs; contributing to training and supervision of psychology trainees and trainees from other disciplines; and participating in research activities. The posting describes an extensive benefits package, including medical and dental benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off accruing from the date of hire, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts. Hartford HealthCare also describes career development and growth opportunities.

Requirements

Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) or Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) from an APA-accredited institution.
One year of APA-approved internship in Clinical Psychology.
Completion of one year of post-internship supervisory experience.
Licensed to practice psychology in the State of Connecticut; license-eligible psychologists are also encouraged to apply.
Clinical experience and/or interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a known or suspected autism diagnosis.
For psychologists in a school setting, a license from the Connecticut State Department of Education as a School Psychologist is required.
Eligible for membership in the National Register of Health Care Providers.
Eligible for American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) certification.
Eligible for certification in Group Therapy through the American Group Psychotherapy Association (CGT), Family Therapy, and credentialing to provide Individual Psychotherapy.
Eligible for credentialing in Alcohol and Substance Abuse through the American Psychological Association or an equivalent credentialing body.

Responsibilities

Independently conduct diagnostic evaluations using evidence-based autism assessment tools and tools assessing cognitive, adaptive, and behavioral functioning.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide diagnostic consultation and considerations as needed.
Consult and advise on autism-related questions within inpatient, partial hospital/intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs across the behavioral health network.
Contribute to training and supervision of psychology trainees and trainees from different disciplines.
Participate in research activities when opportunities are available.