Clinical Psychologist

• This is a remote role*

The Clinical Psychologist conducts intake assessments for children with developmental disabilities and other childhood conditions at clinics within specific market. The Psychologist is also responsible for conducting psychological testing on clients on an annual basis to assess progress across a number of domains.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts evaluations in clinic offices (primarily) and in client homes (occasionally)

• Resource for clinical staff

• Development and inclusion in psychological associations and networking opportunities

Clinical:

• Conducts psychological assessment on children to provide baseline and ongoing objective data.

• Responsible for Intake Evaluations and Diagnostic Evaluations.

• Dictation of evaluations completed within guidelines and according to policy.

• Administers, evaluates, and interprets required psychological testing as requested. Writes psychological testing reports as requested.

• Consults with clinical team and participates in clinical team meetings as requested.

• Actively participates in peer review and supervision.

• Provides clinical material for the LVD website with the objective of communicating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) information.

• Remains current on all new development within the arena of ASD diagnosis and applied behavior analysis (ABA).

• Assists with the monitoring of clinical quality organization-wide and promotes best practices.

Operational:

• Provides input and direction on policies and procedures in regard to testing and assessment centers.

• Oversight for the general day-to-day operations of assessment centers.

• Supports our Mission of changing lives and adheres to our core values of: advocacy, clinical commitment, operational excellence, passion, professional development, and teamwork.

• Consistent and regular attendance is a requirement of this position.

• Expectations are for employee to work on average 40 hours per week or more in completing duties and responsibilities of the position.

Public Relations/Outreach:

• Develops and maintains relationships with other associations, industry, and government officials that are in the best interest of the company.

• Represents the organization in civic and professional association responsibilities and activities in the local community, statewide, and at the national level.

• Networks with doctors, nurses, case managers and social workers statewide to increase patient referrals.

Non-Essential Functions/Other Duties:

1.Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: Opportunity to eventually be responsible for supervising the assessment centers for which this individual will help to develop and grow.

Travel Required: Frequent travel to clinic locations and occasional travel to client homes, with use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursed).

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to a client who exhibits physically aggressive behavior which can include kicking, pinching, punching, biting, etc. The employee may have to use appropriate behavior management techniques frequently with a client under such circumstances. Such response requires agility, quick reflexes, and the ability to use physically evasive movement. The employee will be constantly required to stand, walk, sit, grasp, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, hear, type and write. In addition, the employee will be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment such as phone, computer, printers, copiers, files, etc. The employee must be able to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near, far, and field of vision. Speech must be spoken in a way in which others will understand. This position requires regular and punctual employee presence.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

• Licensed Psychologist in the state of work I

Experience:

• Proven leadership experience.

• Two years' experience working with children on the autism spectrum.

• Experience to include:

• Functional assessments and/or analysis

• Skill assessments

• Behavior plans and protocols

• Individualized goals and outcomes

• Writing and submitting reports to funding agencies and team members.

• Data analysis, progress measurement and treatment planning.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic and visionary focus, with the ability to communicate and execute to achieve results.

• Leadership skills, with the ability to delegate and hold others accountable.

• Excellent diagnostic and clinical skills.

• Natural ability to interact with children. Skilled in carefully observing children and young people and respond to what they might be communicating through their behavior and play.

• Critical thinking skills, with strong analytical abilities.

• Self-motivated, with excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Works cohesively within a team environment in order to deal with complex client problems.

• Demonstrate skills in the areas of coaching, mentoring, and leading others.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.

• Strong client centered focus, with the desire to meet and exceed client expectations.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and abide by ethical guidelines and policies, including compliance with HIPAA laws and regulations.

• Maintains professional boundaries with clients and their families, representing organization in a professional manner.

• Strong work ethic, with the ability to meet scheduling commitments

Other:

• Must be 18 years old or older.