Full-Time Staff Psychologist

SIGNING BONUS : $2000 following commencement of employment

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SUBSIDIARY : The Center for Autism (CFA)

JOB OVERVIEW :

The Staff Psychologist will participate in The Center for Autism’s interdisciplinary assessment, treatment, and consultation programs.

They will complete evaluations and follow-up appointments for children and individuals requiring a diagnosis to determine treatment or program placement.

The psychologist will also have the opportunity to participate in interagency meetings to determine treatment models and lengths of stay for clients.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan treatment programs for clients diagnosed with autism (age 1 to adult) and determine ongoing needs.
• Perform comprehensive and specialty assessments, including diagnostic and treatment evaluations, at all CFA locations.
• Complete IBHS re-evaluations and addendums for children.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Evaluate progress on a regular basis and modify treatment accordingly within the treatment team.
• Consult with early intervention agencies and regional school districts to provide consistent, coordinated care for clients.
• Consult with the treatment team, family support staff, and parents to carry over any appropriate environmental adaptations.
• Monitor the therapeutic environment to ensure that all clients are in environments appropriate to their needs.
• With Outpatient Services, participate in training staff in specialty evidence-based treatment protocols.
• Actively participate with supervisor in the performance management process and assist with interviewing and hiring as directed.
• Maintain client charts and obtain consent signatures when necessary.
• Complete and submit all billing information for evaluation and treatment sessions.
• Ensure program compliance with all federal, state, and local laws as well as CFA policies and procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, department meetings, and required in-service programs.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Clinical Director.

REQUIREMENTS :

Licensure : Must be licensed as a psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania

Education : Doctoral degree in clinical or school psychology from an accredited program

Training & Experience

• Specialized post-doctoral training in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Training and experience in administering and scoring standardized measures ( ADOS-2)
• Familiarity with and ability to use other standardized measures such as SCQ, SRS-2, Ages & Stages, and BASC-3
• Preferred : Experience in neuropsychological assessment including measures of language, learning / achievement memory, and executive function
• Preferred : Knowledge of applied behavior techniques and ability to conduct a functional behavior assessment
• Preferred : Experience working with Community Behavioral Health (CBH)

Other

• Must have access to transportation to travel between worksites
• Must be physically able to access all parts of the service area of CFA

SALARY GRADE : 22

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