Licensed Psychologist

Centria Autism • Portland, OR

23h • $125,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Centria’s Licensed Clinical Psychologist should have a specialization in early identification, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental disorders from birth through 21 years. The Licensed Psychologist will be well-trained, possess a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, school psychology, or a related field, and have completed an APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship. This role should have clinical training/background in early intervention programs, the administration of multiple standardized assessments, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition (ADOS-2).

Requirements

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree from an accredited university, with a clinical, counseling, or school psychology specialty area of training.
• 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).
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of tablets/iPads
• Laptop
• G Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Meet)
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to use computers and computer/software programs
• Ability to communicate expressively and receptively
• Demonstrated ability to interview, perform psychological evaluations, and provide a treatment plan
• Expertise in tracking and ensuring clinical outcomes, progress, and maintaining a high level of compliance
• Proficiency in preparing reports for parents, medical personnel, funding agencies, and medical records
• Ability to effectively engage in one-to-one communication with parents and clients
• Proven experience and understanding of customer service
• Works well in a collaborative environment and builds mutual trust and credibility at all levels of the organization
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with clients, internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-motivated to achieve business goals

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for individuals suspected of having ASD. Activities will include conducting, scoring, interpreting, assessment measures as well as providing oral and written feedback of their results.
• Utilize experience in administering autism-specific assessments such as the ADOS-2 and the Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R). As well as experience with administration and interpretation of tools that assess: Developmental, intellectual, or cognitive functioning; and Adaptive functioning; and Social functioning; and Speech, language, and communicative functioning; and Medical and neurological functioning.
• Provide sensitive, thoughtful, and supportive feedback to parents as well as the ability to work well with team members, parents, young children, and colleagues in the community. The Licensed Psychologist may also be involved in consultation and program development with community providers, schools, and interdisciplinary clinical and research teams.
• Highly motivated to increase both professional skills and knowledge in providing evidence-based and family centered care, and interacting successfully with those from diverse cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds. Bilingual and all other qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Assist in developing corporate structure and in the creation of policies and procedures.
• Participate in team meetings.
• General help to manage office staff for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with different state and payor specific programs and certifications related to practice of psychology and diagnostic.
• Promote the growth of Centria Healthcare and assist in pursuit of business opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree