Licensed Psychologist

Job description

We're looking for a **Licensed Psychologist** to join our Diagnostic team at Centria. We know that for many testing psychologists, the work can feel isolating or clinically rigid. We’ve built a model that prioritizes two things: **true clinical collaboration** and **modern flexibility**. ## What Sets Us Apart - **The Best of Both Worlds (Hybrid Flexibility):** Enjoy a true work-life balance with a hybrid schedule—only 2–3 days in-center, with the remainder of your week dedicated to remote report writing and clinical prep. - **Specialized, High-Impact Focus:** Conduct comprehensive evaluations for the early identification and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (birth–21) utilizing gold-standard tools like the ADOS-2. - **A Culture of Connection:** You aren’t just a "test administrator" here. Work within a collaborative, tight-knit environment where peer consultation and interdisciplinary support are part of the daily rhythm. ## **Position Summary** 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). ### **Compensation** Earn a base salary of $125,000–$145,000. ### **Success Measures** Success measures include adherence to Centria policies, quality standards, compliance with company and payor requirements, and meeting or exceeding personal qualitative and/or quantitative key performance indicator (KPI) metrics (e.g., productivity goals). ### **Duties and Responsibilities** 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. ​​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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Promote the growth of Centria Healthcare and assist in pursuit of business opportunities. ## **Qualifications** ### **Education** 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. ### **Licenses/Certificates** Fully licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Licensed Psychologist or under provisions specified by their Board of Psychologist Examiners. ### **Work Experience** - 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). ### **Equipment and Technology Requirements** - Basic computer skills and working knowledge of tablets/iPads - Laptop - G Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Meet) ### **Other Competency Requirements** - Ability to follow written instructions - Ability to use computers and computer/software programs - Ability to communicate expressively and receptively ### **Knowledge and Skills** - 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. ### **Working Conditions** - Centria's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. - An LP will be given flexibility to coordinate a schedule to which they can consistently commit, where they are in-office 2 to 3 (out of 5) days per week. - This position will be based out of one of our centers in the greater Atlanta area. - Available for special support and to provide mentoring during and after regular business hours for consultations on emergency/urgent matters, as needed. - Additional time or flex schedules may be required to complete the above work or meet company objectives. ### **Physical Demands** While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements such as bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 30 pounds may be required. This role will require sitting most of the day as well as walking and standing periodically. This role may require close visual acuity on computer screens or monitors and the ability to analyze data and figures on a screen. *We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Veteran status, or disability status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Centria reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice.*