Licensed Psychologist at Centria Autism

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Autism Services, Neurodevelopmental DisordersIndustries

Requirements

PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, school psychology, or a related field from an accredited university
Specialization in early identification, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental disorders from birth through 21 years
Completion of an APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship
Clinical training/background in early intervention programs and administration of multiple standardized assessments, including the ADOS-2
Fully licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Licensed Psychologist or under provisions specified by their Board of Psychologist Examiners
2+ years of professional experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of children and their families (preferred)
Experience administering and scoring commonly used standardized assessment tools (e.g., Vineland, WPPSI, WISC-V, EVT, PPVT, ADOS-2, ADI-R, PDDBI, PSI, SRS-2, CBCL)
Experience administering autism-specific assessments such as the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, and tools assessing developmental/intellectual/cognitive functioning, adaptive functioning, social functioning, speech/language/communicative functioning, and medical/neurological functioning
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of tablets/iPads, laptop, and G Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Meet)
Ability to follow written instructions, use computers and software programs, and communicate expressively and receptively
Demonstrated ability to interview, perform psychological evaluations, and provide a treatment plan
Expertise in tracking and ensuring clinical standards

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for individuals suspected of having ASD, including conducting, scoring, interpreting assessment measures, and providing oral and written feedback on results
Administer and interpret autism-specific assessments (e.g., ADOS-2, ADI-R) and related tools
Provide sensitive, thoughtful, and supportive feedback to parents and work effectively with team members, parents, young children, and community colleagues
Participate in consultation and program development with community providers, schools, and interdisciplinary clinical and research teams
Assist in developing corporate structure and creating policies and procedures
Participate in team meetings
Help manage office staff for maximum efficiency
Maintain knowledge of and compliance with state and payor-specific programs and certifications related to the practice of psychology and diagnostics
Promote the growth of Centria Healthcare and assist in pursuit of business opportunities
Adhere to Centria policies, quality standards, and compliance with company and payor requirements
Meet or exceed personal qualitative and/or quantitative KPI metrics (e.g., productivity goals)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PhDPsyDClinical PsychologySchool PsychologyAPA-accredited InternshipPostdoctoral FellowshipADOS-2ADI-RAutism Diagnostic Observation ScheduleAutism Diagnostic InterviewDiagnostic EvaluationsDevelopmental AssessmentsCognitive AssessmentsAdaptive FunctioningSocial Functioning AssessmentsSpeech Language Assessments

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education is required for the Licensed Psychologist position?

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from an accredited university with a specialty in clinical, counseling, or school psychology is required, along with completion of an APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship.

What key assessments must the psychologist be experienced in administering?

Experience is required in administering the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, as well as tools assessing developmental, intellectual or cognitive functioning, adaptive functioning, social functioning, speech/language/communicative functioning, and medical/neurological functioning.

Is the Licensed Psychologist role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualities make a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have specialization in ASD diagnosis and treatment, experience with standardized assessments like ADOS-2, the ability to provide supportive feedback to parents, work well in teams, and a motivation to grow professionally while serving diverse backgrounds; bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged.

Centria Autism

Provides ABA therapy in multiple states

About Centria Autism

Centria Autism is a foremost provider of ABA Therapy, specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis to support individuals with autism across several key states such as Arizona, California, Michigan, and Texas. Their extensive reach and focused approach in utilizing evidence-based treatments positions them as industry leaders, making it an excellent workplace for professionals dedicated to developmental therapies. The environment fosters continuous learning and growth within a specialized field, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to significant, positive impacts in many lives.

27777 Inkster Rd SUIT 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, USAHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$8MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

1,001-5,000Employees