Psychologist and Clinical Diagnostician for Autism (ASD) 

Ascend Autism Group

Hawthorne, NY

Full-time

Salary: $100,000 -$125,000k annually 

The licensed psychologist will work within their scope of practice, with training, experience, or expertise in diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or behavioral health services. The diagnostician will be responsible for independently providing diagnostic and developmental assessments.  

Primary Responsibilities: Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Conduct autism spectrum disorder or psychological assessments, analyze and interpret data, and write evaluation reports  

• Provide feedback to clients / families after evaluations 

• Communicate with team members during and after the evaluation process, as necessary  

• Provide written orders for applied behavior analysis treatment and/or other behavioral health services, as necessary  

• Follow all state and federal regulatory guidelines  

• Other duties as assigned  

• Candidate may work as full time employee, part time employee or independent contractor  

• Be goal-oriented and maintain professionalism in all aspects of your work 

• Follow the policies and procedures of Ascend Autism Group 

Qualifications: 

• Licensed psychologist  

• Two years’ experience with at least one years’ experience conducting ASD evaluations  

• Experience administering various standardized diagnostic tools (e.g. ADOS-2, CARS, Vineland) 

• Must hold applicable state licensure 

• Experience with Microsoft Office 

• Extensive knowledge of DSM-5 

• Excellent report writing skills  

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with families, schools and ASD service providers  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent administrative skills 

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting.  

• Must be able to lift to 45 pounds at a time.   

• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with clients 

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive or comprehensive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.

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