Clinical Diagnostician

Company: The Place for Children with Autism
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

At The Place for Children with Autism, we believe that meaningful progress starts with purpose-driven people. As a leader in providing ABA therapy in a warm, inclusive environment, we serve families with compassion, quality, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. Our team is built on shared values of service-focused leadership, continuous learning, and joyful collaboration-and we're now expanding to offer diagnostic services that will increase access to early autism identification and care.The OpportunityWe are seeking a visionary and experienced Licensed Clinical Psychologist to launch and lead our new diagnostic service line for children ages 1 to 12 years. This role is ideal for someone who is both clinically excellent and creatively driven-someone who thrives in building new programs, shaping systems, and delivering meaningful impact to children and families.You will not only conduct autism diagnostic evaluations, you will also play a key leadership role in designing and developing a best-in-class diagnostic program that reflects our values and mission that can be expanded to additional diagnostic team members.What You'll Do:Perform gold-standard autism diagnostic evaluations (e.g., ADOS-2, ADI-R) and developmental assessmentsDeliver clear, compassionate feedback and comprehensive reports to caregivers and referral sourcesLead the design and implementation of workflows, documentation practices, and service delivery models for the diagnostic programCollaborate with intake, clinical, and administrative teams to ensure seamless integration with ABA servicesFoster a culture of excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvement, keeping our services aligned with best practices and family needsProvide mentorship and help shape a growing team of diagnostic professionalsCenter joy, empathy, and inclusion in every family interaction and team collaborationWhat You Bring:Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited programActive (or license-eligible) Clinical Psychologist license in Illinois3+ years of experience conducting autism assessments with young children, including toddlersExtensive knowledge of DSM-5Expertise with tools such as the ADOS-2, ADI-R, CARS, GARS-2, Vineland-3, and SRS-2Excellent report-writing, communication, interpersonal, and team skillsDemonstrated success in building or contributing to new clinical programs or services leveraging effective organizational, time management & prioritization skills to shape their designA service-first mindset and commitment to family-centered careA collaborative spirit that brings people together with purpose and positivityA desire to grow with an organization that values both clinical excellence and joyful human connectionWhy You'll Love It Here:Impact: Be a key architect in expanding access to early autism diagnosisCulture: Join a team rooted in community, celebration, and purposeSupport: Competitive compensation, benefits, and leadership development opportunitiesGrowth: Opportunities to innovate and lead in a forward-thinking, mission-driven organizationBalance: Flexibility, autonomy, and a leadership team that genuinely values your voice and well-beingReady to join us in making a difference? Apply now and let's create brighter futures together at The Place for Children with Autism!The Place for Children with Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Keywords: The Place for Children with Autism, Des Plaines , Clinical Diagnostician, Other , Chicago, Illinois