Licensed Psychologist/Licensed Psychological Associate FT/PT

Autism Behavioral Institute

Licensed Psychologist/Licensed Psychological Associate FT/PT

Fayetteville, NC +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Licensed Psychologist (LP)/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.

  • Locations
    Fayetteville, NC • Raleigh, NC