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Midlothian, Virginia

ADOS Trained Assessor for Autism (LPC or LCSW)

Social WorkerPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35 per hour

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

ADOS Assessor

(LPC or LCSW or above)

EMS of Virginia is seeking a skilled assessor who will complete assessments for those exploring an Autism diagnosis using the ADOS tool. ADOS Assessors focus on evaluating and diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in individuals.

They utilize a variety of assessment tools, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and comprehensive information on an individual's developmental history, current symptoms, and overall functioning. EMS is seeking an individual who has been trained to complete the ADOS assessment.

Duties Include

  • Meet with clients in person to conduct observations and assessment
  • Complete assessment documentation in electronic health record (Lauris)
  • Review outcomes with parents, caregivers, and referral sources
  • Communicate with assessment and supervisory team about the process

Successful candidate will be available to complete 1-3 assessments per week to start, up to 20 hours per week. Scheduling will be flexible based on your availability, client need, and request for services. Work will occur in an office setting in Midlothian, Virginia.

Pay is $35 per hour with opportunity for incentives based on performance. There is an opportunity for growth with this position, if desired, for the right candidate. Be a part of a team that values quality, relationships, and community partnerships!

  • Please send any questions to: info@emsofvirginia.com
  • We look forward to hearing from you!

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in-person observations and assessments for individuals exploring an Autism diagnosis using the ADOS tool. Document findings in electronic health records and review outcomes with parents, caregivers, and referral sources.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed professional (LPC or LCSW) and specifically trained to complete the ADOS assessment. Experience in evaluating Autism Spectrum Disorder and conducting clinical interviews is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral ObservationPatient DocumentationCase Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ADOS Trained Assessor for Autism (LPC or LCSW) at EMS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,572 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 10% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,572 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Midlothian

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$384k
Typical market rent
$2,076/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.