Full-Time Staff Psychologist

Public Health Management Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Staff Psychologist will participate in the Center for Autism’s interdisciplinary assessment, treatment, and consultation programs. The role completes evaluations and follow-up appointments for children and individuals who require a diagnosis to determine treatment or program placement. The psychologist may also participate in interagency meetings to determine treatment models and lengths of stay for clients. The psychologist plans and evaluates treatment for clients diagnosed with autism, conducts comprehensive and specialty assessments at all Center for Autism locations, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, schools, and Early Intervention agencies to provide coordinated care. The role also supports staff training, maintains accurate clinical records, completes billing documentation, and ensures compliance with Center for Autism policies and applicable laws. Clinical records must remain current, accurate, and confidential. Access is limited to those with a need to know, and records and progress notes must be safeguarded. Written consent is required for release of clinical record information except as required by law.

Requirements

Doctorate or Psy.D. from an accredited program in Clinical or School Psychology.
Valid Pennsylvania license.
Specialized postdoctoral training in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Training and experience administering and scoring standardized measures, such as ADOS-2.
Ability to access all areas of the Center for Autism service area.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with and ability to use standardized measures such as SCQ, SRS-2, Ages and Stages, and BASC-3.
Experience in neuropsychological assessment, including measures of language, learning and achievement, memory, and executive function.
Knowledge of applied behavior techniques and ability to conduct a functional behavior assessment.
Experience working with CBH.

Responsibilities

Plan treatment programs for clients diagnosed with autism and determine ongoing needs.
Perform comprehensive and specialty assessments, including diagnostic and treatment evaluations, at all Center for Autism locations.
Assess and treat clients with autism spectrum disorder, ages 1 through adulthood.
Complete IBHS re-evaluations and addendums for children diagnosed with autism.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
Regularly evaluate client progress and adjust treatment in coordination with the treatment team.
Consult with Early Intervention agencies and Philadelphia and regional school districts to coordinate client care.
Consult with the treatment team, family support staff, and parents about appropriate environmental adaptations.
Monitor therapeutic environments to ensure they are appropriate to clients’ needs.
Participate with Outpatient Services in training staff on specialty evidence-based treatment protocols when applicable.
Participate with the supervisor in performance management and assist with interviewing and hiring as directed.
Maintain client charts and obtain consent signatures when necessary.
Complete and submit billing information for evaluation and treatment sessions.
Ensure program compliance with Center for Autism policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Participate in team and department meetings and required in-service programs.
Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Safeguard clinical records and progress notes and maintain records that are current and accurate.