Psychologist

About the Role

Behavioral Framework is seeking a Psychologist to conduct diagnostic evaluations for individuals ages 1 to 21, evaluating results and delivering treatment recommendations to families, while also providing clinically excellent supervision to postdoctoral fellows, master's level psychometricians, and doctoral externs.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests and complete psychological assessments
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations using standardized assessments (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, MIGDAS-2) for autism and differential diagnosis
• Develop and deliver appropriate, individualized treatment recommendations to families
• Provide high quality and efficient clinical services and reports
• Participate in continuity of care for children evaluated and diagnosed
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary clinical team

Clinical Supervision & Program Development

• Plan and execute weekly individual supervision sessions for pre-licensed clinicians, including training, direct and indirect observation (including live observations, video-based observations, and review of permanent products), and progress monitoring
• Plan and execute weekly group supervision sessions, to include case presentations, delivering didactic presentations, and facilitating group interactions between pre-licensed clinicians at various professional levels
• Review and provide feedback on test administration, scoring, and report writing
• Share observations with Program Lead for purposes of monitoring performance of pre-licensed clinicians and develop plans to provide additional support as needed
• Maintain supervision forms in an organized, shared location as directed by Clinical Leadership and in accordance with state mandates and ethical guidelines
• Stay up to date on current and relevant ethical codes, guidelines, and requirements

Additional Opportunities

Additional opportunities are available based on a candidate's interest and experience, including providing post-diagnosis processing groups, research projects, community outreach, and parent coaching.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical psychology
• State license or eligibility
• 3 years clinical experience required, which may include internships, externships, or fellowships
• Experience with diverse population preferred
• Certification in good standing and appropriate State licensure
• Knowledge of the behavioral health industry and terms
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement best practices related to training
• Proficient knowledge of computer systems including Excel and Word
• Knowledge of industry regulations
• Experience administering Autism specific assessment screeners and diagnostic tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R, MIDGAS-2, CARS-2, Vineland, SRS, etc.) is preferred

Competencies

• Planning & Project Management: Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages multiple deadlines and changing priorities; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans
• Customer Orientation: Demonstrates concern for satisfying one's external and/or internal customers; quickly and effectively solves customer problems; talks to customers to find out what they want and how satisfied they are with what they are getting; finds ways to measure and track customer satisfaction
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; demonstrates attention to detail; meets deadlines; consistently completes tasks, projects, and assignments on time
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events; works well under stress
• Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions
• Critical Thinking: Proactive anticipation of issues; develops solutions
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
• Teamwork: Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views and ideas; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of practice above own interests
• Interpersonal Relationships: Works to build and maintain healthy relationships with co-workers, clients, and others; focuses on solving conflicts with win/win solutions; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control
• Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information
• Results: Focuses on completing essential tasks within an appropriate timeframe; is effective at setting priorities; demonstrates proficiency in both the quality and quantity of work; effectiveness of performance under pressure and/or opposition; able to delegate responsibilities effectively

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Must comply with practice policies and procedures
• Requires regular in-office schedule
• Physical activities include standing for long periods of time, sitting for long periods of time, walking, bending, kneeling
• Must be able to reach, pull, and push
• Requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs