Early Intervention Diagnostician

About the role

This position is part of ACP Early Intervention, a division of Autism Care Partners. We are looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of children, typically under age 5, to assess developmental status and determine eligibility for services, including consideration of ASD
• Administer and interpret standardized assessment tools and protocols, including but not limited to: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS); Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria; Structured and unstructured parent interviews; Direct clinical observations and behavioral assessments
• Schedule and conduct evaluation appointments with families at the office, ensuring a child- and family-centered experience
• Explain diagnostic findings to parents in clear, compassionate terms, including implications, next steps, and recommended support or referrals
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (e.g., speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, pediatricians, EI service coordinators, and other specialists) to interpret assessment results and develop a comprehensive understanding of the child's abilities and needs
• Prepare thorough, timely evaluation reports that summarize methods, results, interpretations, and if child met Early Intervention eligibility criteria
• Attend and contribute to Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings by phone as needed, and actively participate in EI team discussions to establish the child's under the EI program
• Stay current with developments in pediatric psychology/psychology and EI best practices; participate in ongoing professional development and supervision as required

Qualifications

• Licensure as a psychologist (Ph.D./Psy.D. or equivalent) in NYS
• Demonstrated experience evaluating pediatric populations, with strong aptitude in ASD assessment and differential diagnosis
• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and their application to pediatric developmental disorders
• Strong interviewing skills with families, including sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, and family diversity

Our mission

Empowering families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care.

Our vision

Transforming lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care.

Our values

• Clinical excellence: Our services are evidence based, outcome driven, effective, and high quality
• Collaborative: Our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide the best care. We create a relationship-driven, inclusive community where everyone's ideas are welcome
• Optimism and hope: We maintain a positive attitude and bring our clients hope
• Inclusive: We value diversity and seek equity. We serve all communities, including many that are often underserved and under resourced
• Ethical: We act with integrity and transparency