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The Psychologist I will provide psychological assessments diagnostic evaluations and/or treatment services for outpatient clients at the Center for Autism Services Science and Innovation (CASSI). The incumbent may also provide training to parents paraprofessionals and professionals. Primary clinical responsibilities will be for patients aged 2 through young adult.
1. Select administer and score diagnostic and/or psychological tests assessing the presence of autism as well as neurodevelopmental disabilities (such as intellectual disability) and cooccurring psychiatric conditions.
2. Interpret assessment results based on current research in psychological assessment and available evidencebased approaches.
3. Write comprehensive diagnostic and psychological assessment reports including diagnostic interpretations and next step management/strategy plans.
4. Provide interpretative information to parents and/or primary caregivers (including teachers and therapists) utilizing a strengthsbased framework.
5. Provide empiricallybased neurodiversityaffirming care in individual parentmediated and group therapy formats based on program needs and clinician training. This may include behavioral therapy cognitivebehavioral therapy and associated therapeutic approaches as appropriate to the needs of the patient.
6. Enter psychological testing and diagnostic reports progress notes treatment plans termination reports and patient correspondence in Epic and enter test data into the department database. Submit documents in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Institute and program guidelines. Complete administrative paperwork required by the Institute discipline and/or department.
7. Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary staff meetings to discuss and evaluate the diagnoses and treatment/management of patients.
8. Maintain familiarity with Maryland state laws as well as the laws and ethical guidelines defined by the credentialing board with respect to patient confidentiality conflicting interests reporting of abuse patient termination and supervision of psychology associates.
9. Initiate and participate in innovative programs and research projects.
10. Design and conduct presentations nationally regionally and locally.
11. Maintain productivity and reporting standards as determined by the department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess and maintain licensure as a psychologist in Maryland.
Must obtain and maintain psychology privileges as a specified professional member of the Kennedy Krieger Institute Medical Staff.
EDUCATION:
Doctoral degree in psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)accredited doctoral program required.
Completion of an APA or CPAaccredited doctoral internship in health service psychology required.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with children with developmental disabilities required. This experience may be satisfied through predoctoral and/or postdoctoral training in psychology.
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