Licensed Psychologist – Autism Evaluations (Pediatric)

Lead diagnostic services. Deliver clarity to families. Help shape a growing clinical program.

The Autism Center of Excellence is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to conduct autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluations for pediatric clients in our Richmond, VA clinic.

This is a full-time, salaried position offering a competitive base salary and the opportunity to focus on high-quality diagnostic work within a structured, supportive clinical environment.

This role is ideal for a psychologist who prefers evaluation-focused work, values clinical autonomy, and wants to be part of a growing program with strong demand for services.

Our Richmond location is an expanding clinic with increasing referral volume, a newly renovated space, and a growing need for diagnostic services.

Compensation

$130,000 – $150,000 annual salary

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in pediatric populations
• Complete clinical interviews with parents/caregivers and gather developmental history
• Administer and score standardized assessment tools, including ADOS-2 and other appropriate measures
• Observe and assess social communication, behavior, and developmental functioning
• Integrate clinical findings and determine diagnoses based on DSM-5 criteria
• Prepare clear, thorough, and timely written evaluation reports
• Provide feedback sessions to families, including diagnosis and recommendations
• Collaborate with clinical and interdisciplinary team members as needed
• Maintain compliance with ethical, legal, and HIPAA standards

Requirements

• Active Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) in the state of Virginia required
• Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder in children required
• Experience with ADOS-2 or similar standardized diagnostic tools preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and compassionately to families
• Strong documentation and report writing skills

Educational Qualifications

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology or a related field required

Required Skills

• Psychological assessment
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis
• ADOS-2 administration (or similar tools)
• Clinical interviewing
• Diagnostic formulation (DSM-5)
• Report writing
• Communication with families
• Clinical judgment
• Ethical decision-making

Benefits

• Competitive full-time salary ($130,000 – $150,000 annually)
• Supportive clinical leadership
• Administrative and operational support (Office Manager, Intake, Billing)
• Evaluation-focused role (no therapy caseload required)
• Consistent referral volume for diagnostic services
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing clinic and expanding services
• (Employees working 30+ hours per week consistently are considered full-time)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• CEU and professional development support