Psychologist-HSPP - Bloomington, United States - UNIFI

Description

Job Description

UNIFI is looking for a Psychologist to join our team and support the well-being of our clients. This role is crucial in ensuring that each child receives the most appropriate and effective care. The Psychologist conducts comprehensive clinical evaluations of children ages 18 months to 12 years of age exhibiting potential neurodevelopmental disorders. The Psychologist role is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about improving children's lives through accurate neurodevelopmental disorder identification.

About UNIFI

The mission of UNIFI is to create an autism care system through innovative and integrated behavioral healthcare, via collaboration among all the patient's treatment providers in a shared pursuit to obtain meaningful outcomes. We recognize the importance of a unified approach to autism care and are partnering with healthcare systems to better serve our patients.

UNIFI is committed to living and breathing our values of Compassion, Acceptance, Reliability, and Effectiveness (C.A.R.E.) -- with our patients, their families, and our staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts diagnostic testing for suspected neurodevelopmental disorders, sometimes referred to as "autism rule-out", for children ages 2-18 using ADOS-2 and other assessment tools (MIGDAS-2, BASC-3, SRS-2, Vineland-3)
• Analyze results data and write clear evaluation reports
• Meet with families to explain diagnostic evaluation findings
• Draft comprehensive reports detailing all identified symptoms and areas of impairment related to confirmed ASD diagnoses
• Work closely with Diagnostic Clinic staff on customer service for evaluations and meetings
• Stay up to date on best practices for autism diagnostic assessments and ensure accurate implementation
• Perform other assigned psychological services (i.e., group therapy) as directed by the EVP of Clinical Operations.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated clinical competencies essential to performing diagnostic duties
• Technologically competent with systems/tools utilized
• Communicates effectively verbally and written with internal and external stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Flexible and able to adapt to changes
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume clinic environment by prioritizing timeliness and accuracy
• Patient and empathetic when working with patients and their families, especially when delivering a diagnosis

Work Environment

• The Psychologist will work at our diagnostic clinic. This position is eligible to work remote when assessments are not scheduled.

Travel

• The Psychologist will occasionally travel to other UNIFI clinics to conduct assessments. They will also occasionally travel for in-person meetings, conferences, or training. Travel time will be paid for by UNIFI. Mileage can be expensed.

Experience and Education

• Licensed Psychologist in the state of Indiana
• Endorsed Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP) by Indiana psychology board
• Minimum of one-year professional experience with the assessment and treatment of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders

Physical Requirements

• The Psychologist must be able to move around the office and assessment rooms to conduct evaluations and meet with patients and families. This includes activities like sitting, standing, bending, and kneeling. Sufficient dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate assessment materials, testing kits, and office equipment like computers, phones, etc. The role will involve lifting or carrying light materials. The Psychologist will be trained in crisis management procedures and must be physically able to implement if necessary. However, the patient's caregivers will primarily be expected to manage their child's challenging behavior. Lastly, the Psychologist must have adequate sensory ability to conduct necessary visual observations and auditory communications during diagnostic sessions. Includes sufficient vision and hearing to reliably perform testing duties and interact with patients/families.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary starting at $100k
• Ability to work from home one or two days a week
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• On-going support
• Annual stipend for professional development
• Work Monday through Friday with a healthy work life balance
• We genuinely care about our patients and team members