Clinical Child Psychologist

Description:

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, or Contract (Cash-basis)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Child Psychologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in administering autism-specific assessments and cognitive testing tools, including the ADOS-2, ADI-R, Vineland, and other relevant diagnostic instruments. The psychologist will be involved in assessing and treating developmental and behavioral concerns, such as ASD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, learning disorders, and emotional or behavioral challenges in children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Psychological Assessments: Perform diagnostic evaluations to assess psychological, emotional, developmental, and behavioral conditions in children and adolescents.
• Develop and Implement Treatment Plans: Create individualized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches tailored to each child’s unique needs and goals.
• Provide Therapy and Counseling.
• Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams.
• Parental Guidance and Family Support: Educate and support families in understanding their child’s mental health needs and provide tools and strategies for family involvement in the treatment process.
• Maintain Documentation: Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with regulatory requirements and clinic policies.
• Stay Informed on Best Practices: Engage in continuing education and stay current with developments in child psychology and treatment methodologies to provide the highest standard of care.
• Analyze and interpret data and write evaluation reports with findings and recommendations for treatment or further interventions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment recommendations for families to help them manage behaviors and support their child’s development.
• Ensure accurate differential diagnosis in cases involving ASD, ADHD, and other related disorders.

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team:

• Work closely with developmental-behavioral pediatricians, behavioral therapists, speech and occupational therapists, and other mental health professionals to create and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient.
• Ensure continuity of care and effective coordination among all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Family Support and Education:

• Educate and support families in understanding autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and other related developmental and behavioral issues, helping them with strategies to manage behaviors and promote emotional development at home.
• Empower families with tools to support their child’s development and well-being.

Program Development and Improvement:

• Contribute to the development of clinical programs supporting children with autism, ADHD, and related developmental disorders.
• Stay informed about the latest research and best practices in autism assessments and therapy, as well as general behavioral health interventions.
• Engage in continuing education to stay current with developments in child psychology, autism assessments, ADHD evaluations, and treatment methodologies.

Requirements:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a related field with a focus on child and adolescent psychology, specifically autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and behavioral concerns.
• Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a psychologist in Tennessee prior to employment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with parents, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and responsibilities effectively.