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Pediatric Psychologist

Center for Psychological & Educational Assessment
place Marietta, 30006
local_atm $90000 - $160000 USD /YEAR
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Full Time

About Job

The Center for Psychological and Educational Assessment is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our well-established practice, which has served the Atlanta metro area for over 20 years. We are experienced clinicians serving clients and families ages 2 through young adulthood and offer a range of diagnostic assessment services. Successful candidates will conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of children and adolescents presenting with developmental, learning, and social/ behavioral issues. Ideal candidates will have expertise in working with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as an ability to communicate effectively with families, schools, and referral sources.

We employ a collaborative approach in working with our consulting speech therapists as well as families, schools, and communities, and are looking for someone who is passionate about assessment and eager to work within a supportive group practice and facilitate business growth. There may also be an opportunity for testing via telehealth if desired. We are a private-pay practice, allowing you more flexibility to follow best practices, and you will set your own schedule.

We are seeking a clinician with the following training and skill set:

  • Doctorate degree in clinical or school psychology
  • Experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents, and families (2 and up)
  • Knowledge and experience (2 years minimum) in comprehensive ADHD, ASD, LD, and other developmental and diagnostic evaluations
  • Experience working collaboratively with transdisciplinary providers, including educators, therapists, doctors, case workers, advocates, etc.
  • Understanding of ADA, IDEA, 2e, and special education services, including IEP, BIP, and 504 Plans
  • Licensed in the state of Georgia or license-eligible
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Consistently pursuing opportunities for continuing education
  • Must have professional liability insurance
  • Self-motivated and work efficiently and effectively to complete clinical interviews, family history intakes, and/or psychological reports in a timely manner
  • Ability to demonstrate computer literacy sufficient to operate a personal computer using psychological tests, word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, web-based scheduling and EHR software, and basic typing skills sufficient to efficiently produce psychology reports and correspondence
  • Ability to show competence in working collaboratively in a team-based environment

The following skill sets or interests are not required, but are a plus:

  • Formal training and experience with the administration of the ADOS-2
  • Working with families in behavior management and/or providing evidence-based child and/or family therapy
  • Interest in participating as a liaison for the practice at community events

Visit our website at www.atlantachildpsych.com

About Center For Psychological And Educational Assessment

Since 2002, we are pediatric psychologists and neuropsychologists specializing in customized assessments for learning disorders such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as emotional issues and giftedness. We offer clinical evaluations, consultation, educational advocacy, as well as therapy in the Atlanta and north Georgia area.