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Boys Town · 5 months ago

Clinical Psychologist-Autism

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Boys Town National Research Hospital is dedicated to providing care for children and families, and they are seeking a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role involves conducting diagnostic evaluations, providing treatment recommendations, and collaborating with other professionals to support children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Responsibilities

Conducts screenings and evidence-based diagnostic outpatient evaluations of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders

Determines the appropriate assessment tools (including but not limited to the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule -ADOS) to conduct for diagnosis of developmental and mental health conditions

Conducts standardized interviews with parents and/or caregivers

Utilizes evidence-based intervention to make recommendations and referrals to help support the individual’s needs. Determines urgency of patient's needs. Provides a professional interpretation of patient’s presentation and recommends a course of therapeutic action; selects appropriate treatment modality. Renders appropriate and immediate guidance and therapy for patients in crisis or in need of clinical services in the inpatient and/or outpatient settings

Maintains individual clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards and documentation guidelines

Collaborates with other professionals or providers. Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information and referrals. Transmits diagnostic and assessment information to referring professionals through verbal and written reports

May conduct program evaluation to assess quality of care and cost effectiveness of clinical procedures. May provide case management services to defined population

May offer consultation and in-service training to other mental health professionals on clinical issues relevant to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders to include consultation with physicians on psychological factors in the physical health or illness of individuals

May conduct research of human behavior and possible methods for eliminating psychological disorders. May offer research and program design consultation

Complies with organization, department, state, federal, regulatory agency guidelines, policies and procedures that affect psychology practice

Undertakes special projects as directed by the Director, Boys Town National Research Hospital

Qualification

Licensed PsychologistAssessment tools expertiseASDDoctorate (BCBA-D)Board Certified Behavior AnalystMulti-disciplinary teamworkProfessional ethicsPatient communicationRecord keepingConfidentiality

Required

Licensed Psychologist degree from an APA or CPA accredited psychology program required

Eligibility for licensure in the State of Nebraska required

Experience and skill working with pediatric patients at risk for and/or diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) required

Able to qualify for hospital staff privileges at Boys Town National Research Hospital and maintain those privileges required

Specialized training/experience with assessment and treatment planning related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, including the ADOS-2 required