Psychologist for Children with Autism

PsychologistFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Ally Behavior is a full-time, center-based, early intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program, serving children with autism ranging from 18 months to 6 years of age.

Our mission is to deliver the highest quality therapy to help our early learners reach their potential to communicate, improve social skills, and prepare for academic success.

The children we serve are at the heart of everything we do and we are passionate about our commitment to having a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and their families.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our team in either a contractor, part-time or full-time capacity to help us provide diagnostic services for autism, evaluating children ages 18 months to 4.5 years.

Ally Behavior is a dynamic, fun, and rewarding place to work that offers superior growth and leadership opportunities in a supportive, engaging environment.

We have a unique and collaborative culture that is driven by our diverse team of professionals and our core values of Serving Others, Treatment Excellence, All One Ally, Resourceful in Finding Solutions, and Striving to Grow.

Our comprehensive approach will support and prepare you to help us provide the best possible service to our clients!

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Conduct evaluations and assessments for children with autism

Develop Treatment Plans for Children with Autism

  • Work collaboratively with our team of psychologists, behavioral therapists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to families of children with autism
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest research and developments relevant to children with autism

Required Qualifications

  • PhD or PsyD required
  • 5+ years experience providing services with autism and developmental disabilities
  • Experience with conducting psychological assessments on children, especially ages 18 months to 4.5 years using key diagnostic instruments (ADOS-2, CARS-2, Vineland-3, etc.)
  • Family support and/or family therapy experience desired
  • Familiarity with ABA therapy
  • Experience with navigating school IEP processes
  • Willingness to travel to different local center locations
  • Strong and fluid writing competence
  • Desire for professional growth and career advancement
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

What We Offer When Joining Our Team

  • 1099 contractors are paid on a per billable hour basis
  • A competitive salary and benefits package is available for both part-time and full-time work commitment
  • Note: This position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Ally Behavior is an equal opportunity employer.

In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Your personal information will be used for recruitment purposes only and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children with autism while developing personalized treatment plans. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists to provide ongoing support and guidance to families.

Requirements

Requires a PhD or PsyD and at least 5 years of experience in providing services for autism and developmental disabilities. Must be proficient in key diagnostic instruments and familiar with ABA therapy and school IEP processes.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationAutism spectrum disorder

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist for Children with Autism at Ally Behavior Centers a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychology — ranked against 1,733 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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About Ally Behavior Centers

Individual and Family Services
McLean, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary and benefits package