Clinical Diagnostic Specialist
Job Description
Description
Clinical Diagnostic Specialist - ABA Centers of Tennessee Knoxville, TN
Growth Opportunity Are you an experienced diagnostic specialist looking for the next step in your career at a stable company committed to making a difference? Join us in our mission to reduce the long waiting times for autism diagnosis and ABA therapy. We are building something special. As a Clinical Diagnostic Specialist, you will work with the Clinic Executive Director and have access to a Clinical Psychologist in your region/state for questions. You will be responsible for writing the evaluation report, providing feedback to parents, and conducting pre-assessments with parents before a doctor reviews the client's results. This role will mainly be responsible for neuropsychological and autism diagnostic assessments. This is NOT a counseling/psychotherapy/ABA role.
What You'll Do
Administer tests to clients /families Complete pre-assessments with clients/families Complete accurate hand scoring of pencil/paper and computer tests Ensure that written documentation is completed and uploaded in a timely manner per departmental policy Comply with ABA Centers of America's HIPAA privacy and security policies Work together as part of a multidisciplinary team Attend weekly group/individual supervision, Clinical Training Meetings, and Continuing Education (Weekly Didactic Meeting)
Requirements
Education/Experience and Other Requirements
Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field with experience testing/assessing for Autism Spectrum Disorder LCSW certification is a plus Experience as a technician strongly preferred
Knowledge of autism and coursework in assessment/testing of ASD and related disorders, intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, and learning disorders Experience with tests/measures used to identify/diagnose ASD, such as:
ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) CARS-2 (Childhood Autism Rating Scale) Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales Sensory Profile SRS-2 (Social Responsiveness Scale) BASC-3 (Behavior Assessment System for Children) BRIEF-2 (Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function) Weschler Intelligence Scales Developmental Assessment of Young Children Kauffman Brief Intelligence Test
Intake/interviewing experience
Willingness to obtain certification from the Board of Psychometrists Driver's license, reliable form of transportation, and proof of auto insurance
Ability to maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record Availability to work onsite, Monday-Friday (and some Saturdays) Willingness to travel within region
Expertise Needed
Report-writing Organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills Communication, interpersonal, and team skills Identifying challenges and collaborating with team members to devise creative solutions and measurable outcomes Motivating team members to be their best while holding them accountable to maintain the company's excellent service standards Establishing and maintaining open and honest communication and always sharing information Continual learning, teaching, and development Leading and driving initiatives to completion