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School Psychologist (Certified) - $1,475 per week

AHS Staffing · Englewood Cliffs, NJ · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

Specialty: School Psychologist (Certified) | Discipline: School Services | Start Date: ASAP | Duration: 13 weeks | Shift: 8 hours, days | Employment Type: Travel

About the role

PediaStaff is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) to join a team of dedicated behavior therapists and clinicians with a growing clinical practice nationwide. The role involves conducting virtual evaluations for children ages 18 months–6 years old, focusing on diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental concerns (e.g., ADHD, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities).

Responsibilities

  • Conducting comprehensive diagnostic interviews with caregivers
  • Administering standardized assessment tools via telehealth (e.g., ADOS-2-Toddler Module/Telehealth adaptations, CARS-2, TAPS, Vineland-3, etc.)
  • Interpreting results and formulating differential diagnoses
  • Writing integrated psychological evaluation reports
  • Providing feedback and diagnostic clarification to families
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams as needed

Requirements

  • Doctorate in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology (PhD or PsyD)
  • Licensed or license-eligible psychologist in Georgia; must reside in GA or within 50 miles of the GA border to be credentialed with Medicaid
  • Experience with ASD and neurodevelopmental evaluations in early childhood
  • Familiarity with telehealth assessment tools and protocols
  • Comfort working in independent practice with some administrative support
  • Strong clinical judgment and differential diagnosis skills
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and strong time management skills
  • Ability to provide a minimum of 20 hours per month of evaluation services
  • Experience with Central Reach EMR is a plus
  • GA license required; candidates with licenses in MD, NC, OK, or AZ are also encouraged to apply
  • Must become Medicaid credentialed with the clinic (process takes 6–8 weeks)

Schedule

  • 10 hours per week
  • Flexible hours (choose your own schedule)

Benefits

  • Excellent hourly rates and Per Diem based on IRS eligibility
  • Nationally recognized medical insurance and 401K with employer contributions (for full-time employees)
  • Allowances for continuing education, licensure, malpractice, and relocation
  • Dedicated Clinical Resource Specialists for support during assignments
  • Mobile app for managing assignment details, compliance, timecards, and job browsing

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