Diagnostic Psychologist

Company: Center for Social Dynamics
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

CSD's mission is to enable every individual to reach their full potential by providing programs that will develop new skills and concepts to maximize their ability to learn within their natural environments and empower families by providing supportive coaching and behavior management. Who we are:--The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an organization providing services to those with developmental delays, including autism, in the state of California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii. CSD's people and programs deliver personalized, professional, evidence-based behavioral and developmental services to each participant, and peace of mind to caregivers that their loved ones are in the right hands and are receiving the best possible care.What your role is: * Conducts a series of tests to evaluate the patient to come to a determination in terms of diagnosis * Assists in matters related to psychology, specifically to the provision of comprehensive services to people with developmental disabilities * Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary diagnostic and consultation agency team and provides initial assessments and treatment recommendations for individuals diagnosed with ASD * Assists in the development of new programs where needed * Completes a full cycle of evaluations and/or initial assessments for treatment per month across regions (Santa Clara, San Bruno, Gilroy, Sacramento, Vallejo, Oakland) at the rate of $1,000 per assessment with the expectation of a minimum of 12 assessments per month to maintain full-time employment status What's required from you? * Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited educational facility * License to practice by the State of California Board of Psychology * Two years of experience, in which a significant portion of time has been spent in diagnosing ASD * Knowledge and experience using various assessment tools to diagnose and/or rule out Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability * Must include, but are not limited to, ADOS-2 (must be certified) * SRS-2 * CARS * ABAS-2 (preferably ABAS-3) * GARS-2 * DSM-5 * Vineland-2 * ADI_R What's in it for you! * Benefits package: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account,--Health Savings Account and Savings on additional voluntarily selected benefits * PTO (paid time off) and Paid Holidays * Pre-tax commuter benefits such as parking and transit * Monthly employee events * Evolve in a nice working atmosphere with a passionate team!

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