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Amherst, New York

Per Diem Psychologist - Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic

Psychologist Top 25% in Pediatrics (Psychologist)Per Diem

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Scope of services will include diagnostic evaluations, functional assessments, development of treatment plans, individual therapy, family therapy and education, group services, consultation and training. Job duties can also include forming partnerships with local pediatric groups, providing consultation to school districts/agencies, and providing professional training.

There is also an opportunity to train and work in a behaviorally-based feeding clinic for children under the age of 12. Licensed Psychologists will be expected to meet a minimum threshold of billable units that will vary based on assignments, and are encouraged to respond to grant and research opportunities.

Per Diem candidates are paid on a percentage of billing (fee for service) and have access to office space, supplies, computer, reception coverage, scheduling support, and billing services.

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist will conduct diagnostic evaluations, functional assessments, and provide individual and family therapy within a behavioral pediatrics clinic. Additional duties include consulting with school districts, providing professional training, and participating in a specialized feeding clinic.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed psychologists capable of meeting billable unit thresholds. The role requires expertise in behavioral assessment and treatment planning for pediatric populations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Feeding therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Psychologist - Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic at the employer a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Psychologist) — ranked against 68 active Pediatrics (Psychologist) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Primary and Secondary Education
Getzville, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Office Space
Supplies
Computer
Reception Coverage
Scheduling Support
Billing Services