Clinical Child Psychologist
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About the job
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.
From Siskin Children's Institute's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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