Pediatric Diagnostician

About the role

A licensed psychologist specializing in autism evaluations for children ages 2-6 is sought for a part-time or full-time independent contractor position at Ignite Child Development Services in Appleton, WI. The role focuses on conducting comprehensive psychoeducational and autism diagnostic evaluations, with no clinical caseload or supervision responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational and autism diagnostic evaluations for children ages 2-6 referred through Ignite
• Administer standardized instruments including, but not limited to, the ADOS-2, CARS-2, Vineland-3, cognitive assessments, and parent-report measures as clinically indicated
• Review developmental and medical history prior to evaluation sessions
• Deliver complete written evaluation reports within one week of testing, with clear diagnostic impressions and recommendations
• Participate in feedback sessions with families to review findings in accessible, jargon-free language
• Congratulate the clinical team as needed to ensure a warm handoff to therapy services following diagnosis
• Maintain documentation and records in compliance with HIPAA and applicable state regulations

Requirements

• Licensed Psychologist (LP, PsyD, or PhD) in the state of Wisconsin, active and unrestricted license required
• Demonstrated experience administering autism diagnostic instruments, particularly the ADOS-2, with children ages 2-6
• Training and competency in a full battery of early childhood psychoeducational assessment tools
• Experience working with autistic children, children with developmental delays, and their families
• Strong written communication skills, with report writing that is clinically rigorous and parent-accessible
• Ability to complete and deliver evaluation reports within one week of the testing date
• Maintains or is willing to obtain professional liability (malpractice) insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• ADOS-2 research reliability or formal ADOS-2 training certification
• Experience working within or alongside an ABA provider or multidisciplinary pediatric setting
• Familiarity with Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth) and commercial payer credentialing requirements
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages common to Appleton-area communities)

Key Performance Indicators

• Report turnaround of 7 days or fewer from the date of testing
• Evaluation reports are accurate, complete, and peer-review ready
• Positive feedback from families following feedback sessions
• Minimal reschedules or cancellations of evaluation appointments

Compensation

• Two flexible compensation structures available:
• Option 1: Fixed Rate per Billable Hour
• A competitive hourly rate for time spent in direct evaluation, feedback sessions, and report writing
• Option 2: Percentage of Collections
• A percentage of reimbursement collected per evaluation

Specific rates are discussed during the interview process.