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Children's Specialized ABA
North Brunswick, New Jersey

Psychologist

PsychologistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$150k

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Job Description

About the Opportunity

Children’s Specialized ABA is seeking a dedicated and experienced Licensed Psychologist to join our growing clinical team!

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations to assess for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental conditions. You will play an essential role in helping children and families better understand their diagnostic needs and access appropriate services.

The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and families, experienced in autism diagnostic assessments, and committed to providing high-quality, ethical, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental concerns using standardized assessment tools, including ADI-R, ADOS-2, and CARS.

Prepare accurate, thorough, and timely psychological evaluation reports in accordance with clinical, insurance, and regulatory requirements.

  • Collaborate with clinical teams and participate in peer consultations to support comprehensive patient care.
  • Participate in peer-to-peer reviews and consultations with insurance providers to support authorization and coverage decisions.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and convert client sessions for billing within 24 hours.
  • Meet established productivity and billing expectations.
  • Utilize electronic health record (EHR), billing, and telehealth platforms as required.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, APA ethical standards, applicable state laws, and organizational policies.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, clinical consultations, and ongoing professional collaboration.
  • Travel between Early Intervention (EI) center locations as needed.

Qualifications

Required

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology.

  • Active, unrestricted psychologist license in the state(s) of practice.
  • Experience conducting Autism Diagnostic Assessments, including ADOS.
  • Ability to maintain professional licensure and credentialing in good standing.
  • Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Commitment to ethical practices, clinical excellence, and family-centered care.

Why Join Children’s Specialized ABA?

At Children’s Specialized ABA, we are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Our team is committed to providing high-quality, individualized care while fostering a collaborative and supportive clinical environment.

As a Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to comprehensive diagnostic services and work alongside professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children with autism and related developmental needs.

If you are a licensed Psychologist with experience in autism diagnostic evaluations and a passion for supporting children and families, we encourage you to apply!

Join Children’s Specialized ABA — Your Milestones, Our Passion.

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Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate degree; either Ph. D. or a PsyD.

  • Active licensed psychologist in state(s) practicing.
  • Must pass background check upon hire.
  • Knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Visual and auditory ability to work on computer and use phone for long periods of time

Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position for long periods of time, including sitting, standing, bending, squatting, and kneeling.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Autism spectrum disorder assessmentHIPAA compliancePeer consultationInsurance authorization

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist at Children's Specialized ABA a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 24% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in New Jersey24 active1,699 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 24% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Psychologist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychology pay trend−2.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,708 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in North Brunswick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$558k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,527/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.