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Psychologist - Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation

Kennedy Krieger Institute · Baltimore, Maryland, US

Overview The Psychologist I will provide psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and/or treatment services for outpatient clients at the Center fo...

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Overview The Psychologist I will provide psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and/or treatment services for outpatient clients at the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI). The incumbent may also provide training to parents, paraprofessionals and professionals. Primary clinical responsibilities will be for patients aged 2 through young adult. Responsibilities: 1. Select, administer, and score diagnostic and/or psychological tests assessing the presence of autism as well as neurodevelopmental disabilities (such as intellectual disability) and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. 2. Interpret assessment results based on current research in psychological assessment and available evidence-based approaches.3. Write comprehensive diagnostic and psychological assessment reports including diagnostic interpretations and next step management/strategy plans.4. Provide interpretative information to parents and/or primary caregivers (including teachers, and therapists) utilizing a strengths-based framework.5. Provide empirically-based, neurodiversity-affirming care in individual, parent-mediated, and group therapy formats based on program needs and clinician t...