Pediatric Diagnostic Psychologist

About the role

The Diagnostic Psychologist will contribute to comprehensive diagnostic assessments of children with common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood, including autism, ADHD, learning disorders, anxiety, depression, and disruptive behavior disorders. They will conduct evaluations via telehealth and using Frontera’s AI tool to aid in report writing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
• Administer standardized clinical assessments via telehealth.
• Use Frontera’s report-writing technology.
• Draft and refine clear, concise, and defensible psychological reports that outline diagnoses, recommendations for treatment, and potential eligibility for services.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
• Stay current on best practices in diagnostic assessment and evidence-based intervention.
• Maintain accurate and detailed client records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Potentially participate in outreach and educational activities related to pediatric behavioral health.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA accredited program in Clinical Psychology.
• Licensed psychologist in good standing in at least one of the states we operate in (New Mexico and/or Colorado), or willing to obtain licensure.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience conducting comprehensive child evaluations.
• Strong foundation in evidence-based assessment practices for ASD and related conditions, including ADOS framework.
• Experience and comfort with telehealth assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex diagnostic findings to families and professionals.
• Proficiency in electronic recordkeeping systems (e.g., EHR) is a plus.
• Commitment to cultural competency and providing services in a family-centered, collaborative manner.
• Preferred: Active member of PSYPACT (Psychologists Interjurisdictional Compact) allowing for telehealth evaluations across state lines.

Qualifications

• Located in: CO, UT, AZ, TX, FL, GA, ID, OK, or NM.

Skills

• Passion for working with children with social, emotional, and mental health challenges and their families.

Benefits

All full-time employee benefits include health benefits, 401(k) plan, and PTO per year.

Pay

$140,000 - $160,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time position.