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About the Role
ACP Early Intervention is seeking individuals with positive attitudes to join their team and change the lives of children and families. This role is part of Autism Care Partners, a division focused on empowering families through early diagnosis and exceptional care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of children, typically under age 5, to assess developmental status and determine eligibility for services, including consideration of ASD.
- Administer and interpret standardized assessment tools and protocols, including but not limited to: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS); Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria; Structured and unstructured parent interviews; Direct clinical observations and behavioral assessments.
- Schedule and conduct evaluation appointments with families at the office, ensuring a child- and family-centered experience.
- Explain diagnostic findings to parents in clear, compassionate terms, including implications, next steps, and recommended support or referrals.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to interpret assessment results and develop a comprehensive understanding of the child’s abilities and needs.
- Prepare thorough, timely evaluation reports that summarize methods, results, interpretations, and if child met Early Intervention eligibility criteria.
- Attend and contribute to Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings by phone as needed, and actively participate in EI team discussions to establish the child’s under the EI program.
- Stay current with developments in pediatric psychology/psychology and EI best practices; participate in ongoing professional development and supervision as required.
Requirements
- Licensure as a psychologist (Ph.D./Psy.D. or equivalent) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in NYS.
- Demonstrated experience evaluating pediatric populations, with strong aptitude in ASD assessment and differential diagnosis.
- Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and their application to pediatric developmental disorders.
- Strong interviewing skills with families, including sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, and family diversity.
Skills
- ASD assessment
- Differential diagnosis
- DSM-5 criteria application
- Pediatric developmental disorders assessment
- Family interviewing
- Cultural sensitivity
- Linguistic sensitivity
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Location
- NYS
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Pediatric evaluation experience
Education Level
- Ph.D./Psy.D. or equivalent
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About the Company
- At Autism Care Partners (ACP), our mission is to empower families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care.
- Our collaborative teams provide comprehensive care throughout all stages of a child’s development by offering these services: Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and Diagnostic Evaluations (service availability varies by location).
- OUR VISION: Transforming lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care.
- OUR VALUES: Clinical excellence, Collaborative, Optimism and hope, Inclusive, Ethical.
Equal Opportunity
- It is the policy of Autism Care Partners to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals.
- 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.
- Autism Care Partners values all employees’ talents and supports an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
- All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment-related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis.