Clinical Psychologist – Evaluation and Testing

Brightline

Clinical Psychologist conducting diagnostic evaluations and psychological testing within pediatric behavioral health care. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to inform evidence-based treatment for youth and families.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeAlbany • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,000 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct in-depth diagnostic evaluations, including clinical interviews, multi-informant data review, and differential diagnosis, to clarify presenting concerns and inform evidence-based care for youth up to age 18
Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for ongoing care in alignment with patient need and Brightline’s program offerings
Integrate screening and rating measures into comprehensive diagnostic formulations
Deliver family feedback sessions with actionable, accessible clinical guidance
Conduct psychological testing for common youth concerns, including learning disorders, executive functioning needs, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Thoughtfully select and administer test batteries appropriate to the clinical question, utilizing digital administration where available
Administer and interpret the ADOS-2, alongside self- and other-reported questionnaires and ASD-focused clinical interviews to support comprehensive autism evaluations
Produce high-quality, family-friendly written reports that translate complex findings into practical recommendations, with a commitment to timely delivery within 30 business days of evaluation completion
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage in peer consultation, and participate in continuous professional development
Contribute to the development and refinement of Brightline’s evaluation and testing service line
Participate in community engagement and outreach opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full-time availability (40 hours per week)
Doctoral degree (PhD) in Clinical or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program
Active, unrestricted license to practice at the doctoral level in the State of New York
Extensive experience conducting psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations across a variety of presenting concerns for youth and families
Ability to think critically about test battery selection for varied clinical presentations
Training in digital administration of psychological tests where available
Training in the ADOS-2, and experience interpreting multi-informant questionnaires and conducting ASD-focused clinical interviews
Advanced training in semi-structured diagnostic interviews with ability to adapt to varied clinical contexts
Strong working knowledge of evidence-based interventions for common pediatric concerns, enabling clear and actionable diagnostic recommendations
Strong knowledge of current clinical research and commitment to staying updated on the latest empirical advancements
Clear understanding of and deep commitment to ethical standards of care
Experience providing care both in-person and virtually (some evaluations and feedback sessions may be conducted virtually depending on clinical appropriateness and family preference)
Interest and experience thriving in a start-up environment
Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred, particularly Spanish-speaking
Ability to manage a full caseload balancing testing, evaluations, report writing, and family feedback sessions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and 401k
12 Company Holidays + Floating Holidays, Holiday Shutdown, Parental Leave
Health and Wellness Stipend, Home Office Reimbursement and Professional Development Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Psychological TestingDiagnostic EvaluationsClinical InterviewsTest Battery SelectionDigital Administration Of Psychological TestsMulti-Informant Questionnaires InterpretationEvidence-Based RecommendationsReport WritingFamily Feedback SessionsCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityCommitment To Ethical StandardsInterest In Start-Up Environment

Certifications

Doctoral License In Psychology