Licensed Psychologist - Autism Evaluations (Pediatric)

Job Description

Job Description

Lead diagnostic services. Deliver clarity to families. Help shape a growing clinical program.

The Autism Center of Excellence is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to conduct autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluations for pediatric clients in our Durham, NC clinic.

This is a full-time, salaried position offering a competitive base salary and the opportunity to focus on high-quality diagnostic work within a structured, supportive clinical environment.

This role is ideal for a psychologist who prefers evaluation-focused work, values clinical autonomy, and wants to be part of a growing program with strong demand for services.

Our Durham location is an expanding clinic with increasing referral volume, a newly renovated space, and a growing need for diagnostic services.

Compensation:

$130,000 – $150,000 annual salary

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in pediatric populations
  
• Complete clinical interviews with parents/caregivers and gather developmental history
  
• Administer and score standardized assessment tools, including ADOS-2 and other appropriate measures
  
• Observe and assess social communication, behavior, and developmental functioning
  
• Integrate clinical findings and determine diagnoses based on DSM-5 criteria
  
• Prepare clear, thorough, and timely written evaluation reports
  
• Provide feedback sessions to families, including diagnosis and recommendations
  
• Collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary team members as needed
  
• Maintain compliance with ethical, legal, and HIPAA standards
  

• Active Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) in the state of North Carolina required
  
• Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder in children required
  
• Experience with ADOS-2 or similar standardized diagnostic tools preferred
  
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
  
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and compassionately to families
  
• Strong documentation and report writing skills
  

Educational Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology or a related field required
  

Required Skills:

• Psychological assessment
  
• Diagnostic evaluation
  
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis
  
• ADOS-2 administration (or similar tools)
  
• Clinical interviewing
  
• Diagnostic formulation (DSM-5)
  
• Report writing
  
• Communication with families
  
• Clinical judgment
  
• Ethical decision-making
  

• Competitive full-time salary ($130,000 – $150,000 annually)
  
• Supportive clinical leadership
  
• Administrative and operational support (Office Manager, Intake, Billing)
  
• Evaluation-focused role (no therapy caseload required)
  
• Consistent referral volume for diagnostic services
  
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing clinic and expanding services
  
• (Employees working 30+ hours per week consistently are considered full-time)
  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Company-paid life insurance
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
• Paid holidays
  
• CEU and professional development support