Developmental Psychologist Per Diem

Job Summary:

• Performs neurodevelopmental evaluations of patients with actual and suspected developmental disorders/concerns, such as patients with suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder or Global Developmental Delays. Prepares comprehensive written assessment reports which may include diagnostic impressions.


• May provide recommendations for intervention with patients, specific to neurodevelopmental issues, including psychotherapy/consultation where indicated.


• Treatment recommendations may include direct intervention and program development as well as consultation with other professionals and parents/guardians; provides consultation to patients and parents/guardians concerning the patient’s condition, functional status, prognosis, training, educational and/or vocational options.


• Consults regarding cognitive and neurobehavioral concerns for patients with suspected, diagnosed or determined disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability and/or other known genetic conditions (e.g., Fragile X, 22q, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy).


• Provides consultation with other medical departments to assist in diagnostic clarification and development of treatment programs for patients with complex medical and psychological/psychosocial needs.


• Participates in clinical activities with developmental pediatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists, speech-language pathologists, developmental case managers, behavioral interventionists, mental health clinicians and/or primary care physicians.


• May make recommendations on community resources to meet the needs of the member’s treatment.


• Refer to relevant social service agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment.


• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  
  
  • May provide clinical supervision to doctoral psychology interns, postdoctoral psychology fellows, and other mental health trainees or medical residents as necessary.
  
  
  • May provide direct intervention with patients, specific to neurodevelopmental issues, including psychotherapy and/or family consultation where indicated.
  
  
  • Treatment may include program development as well as consultation with other professionals and family members.
  
  
  
  

• Minimum one year doctoral internship with training in human development/neurodevelopment.


• Minimum two (2) or more years within the past 5 years of work experience and/or training specific to assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders.


• OR:


• An equivalent combination of training, supervision and experience as identified in #1 and #2 to be considered on a case by case basis.
  

• Doctorate degree in Psychology from an American Psychological Association accredited (or equivalent) doctoral program. Academic courses should reflect didactic and experimental training in neuropsychology and psychopathology.
  

• Psychologist License (California)

• National Provider Identifier required at hire