Licensed Psychological Associate Part-Time

Autism Behavioral Institute

Licensed Psychological Associate Part-Time

Raleigh, NC
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) conducts diagnostic evaluations for children who may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This position also provides supervision, consultation, & support for our NC Research-Based Behavioral Health Treatment (RB-BHT) program, serving as the Licensed Qualified Autism Service Provider (LQASP) in accordance with NC Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 8F.

    I. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    • Conduct assessments, analyze and interpret data, and write evaluation reports
    • Diagnose and provide treatment recommendations
    • Provide post evaluation feedback to clients
    • Coordinate with clinical and intake /admission personnel to ensure timely and otherwise appropriate client access to care
    • Collaborate with BCBAs on the development and oversight of client treatment planning and outcomes
    • Provide training, supervision, and support for BCBAs or other direct therapy staff
    • Participate in other administrative &quality improvement initiatives as needed
    • Adheres to agency’s standards for quality, timeliness, and productivity
    • Completes all evaluations as scheduled by the Intake and Admissions Department

    **** II. JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB EVALUATION DOCUMENTATION

    EDUCATION/KNOWLEDG/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

    • Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology
    • Current NC licensure
    • Strong working knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of neuro-developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
    • Prior experience in completing evaluations for children with ASD, IDD, and other Neuro-Developmental disorders
    • Training in and competence with tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, DISCO, CARS, or other known evidence-based tools
    • Excellent communication and clinical writing skills
    • Solid organizational and time management skills

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Energetic and outgoing with a passion for ABI’s mission
    • Must be an excellent communicator who is accessible and able to balance the needs of clients, employees and organizations with equal skill and thoughtfulness
    • Adaptable and self-motivated with excellent communication skills
    • Strong adherence to HIPPA requirements
    • Reliable internet connection to input behavioral data consistently is required
    • Must be willing to undergo and pass a drug screening and background checks
    • Travel is required

    III. PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

    WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL

    Local, state and regional travel will be required from time to time. Regional travel may include bordering states from primary state of employment