Child and Adolescent Therapist – Diagnostic Evaluator
Blackbird Health
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Mount Laurel • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $1,200 - $1,800 per week
Job Level
About the role
- Conduct Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations: Lead neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations including autism spectrum assessments (ADOS 2, ASRS, CARS), analyze and interpret data, and write detailed evaluation reports that provide families with clear understanding and actionable recommendations. Training provided for interested candidates.
- Provide Compassionate Feedback: Deliver diagnostic feedback to clients and caregivers after evaluations, ensuring they understand findings and feel supported in next steps.
- Collaborate for Integrated Care: Communicate with team members during the evaluation process as needed. Participate in weekly department and team meetings, sharing client needs with the treatment team and providing feedback and consultation to treatment members.
- Support Access to Services: Provide written requests for outside services (such as applied behavior analysis or medical assistance) as needed. Communicate findings of evaluations to all team members to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintain Clinical Excellence: Complete documentation for evaluations within 24 hours of services. Maintain thorough records and strive for the highest clinical and technical quality in all aspects of your work.
- Manage Your Practice: Manage your schedule including scheduling assessments, feedback appointments, maintaining report writing time, and rescheduling any cancellations or make-up appointments. Report weekly productivity.
Requirements
- Active valid New Jersey license as a Licensed Psychologist
- At least 1 year of experience providing clinical diagnosis (using DSM5-TR or DC0-5) evaluations
- Direct experience providing services to children and/or adolescents
- Outstanding communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with patients, provider partners, and colleagues
- Consistently reliable internet access for any telehealth provisions
- Trained and certified to administer the ADOS 2 assessment preferred but not required
- Availability to complete two Evaluations per week (est. 12 hours per week)
- Potential for some evenings and/or weekends based on client need
Benefits
- Hybrid work model
- Professional liability insurance covered
- Excellent administrative support is provided
- Explore your career advancement potential by receiving opportunities to grow with tenure
- Supportive work culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluationsautism spectrum assessmentsADOS 2ASRSCARSclinical diagnosisDSM5-TRDC0-5report writingevaluation documentation
Soft skills
compassionate feedbackcommunication skillscollaborationsupportive interactionreliabilitytime managementclient engagementteam participationconsultationproblem-solving
Certifications
Licensed PsychologistADOS 2 certification