Clinical Psychologist

Job Title: Independent Contractor Licensed Clinical Psychologist for Diagnostic Testing

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Clinical Psychologist

FLSA Classification: Independent Contractor

Compensation: Compensation is based on a percentage of the payor's billable rate, with contractors earning 75% of the billable amount for services rendered. This is an hourly 1099 independent contractor role with the expectation of 2-3 appointments/week totaling 10-15 hours.

Support team: This position will enjoy the support of a diagnostics coordinator, work alongside another Licensed Psychologist, and connect with various on-site staff in rendering diagnostic services to potential clients and families.

Who Is Acorn Health?

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best quality care for our clients.  We aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA.  We work courageously and with accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset - our employees, who are the heart of Acorn Health. 

Vision & Mission

Acorn Health is driving autism therapy forward with our careful combination of ABA best practices and our pioneering next practices.  Acorn Health is a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers.  We believe the best employees want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true for families who entrust us with children they love. Every day and every interaction, we strive to demonstrate our Five Core Values. 

• Authenticity: We present our true, consistent selves. Everyone hungers for genuine connections.

• Accountability: We keep our promises, and can be trusted with the life and future of a child.

• Teamwork: The best outcomes are produced by people who collaborate with enthusiasm.

• Growth: We know the needs of children and their families are unique and ever-changing.  

• Hustle: In autism care and treatment, time is always of the essence.  We do things now.  

Job Summary:

Independent Contractor Licensed Clinical Psychologists at Acorn Health complete all aspects of psychological diagnostic testing for suspected autism spectrum disorder.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains skills and competencies necessary for all aspects of psychological diagnostic testing

• Interviews patient and family members, completes direct and indirect assessments according to Acorn Health and all legal and ethical guidelines, scores and integrates testing findings, writes complete reports, provides feedback to family members, patients, and referral sources.

• Makes appropriate recommendations for treatment.

• Submits completed reports with invoices within 48 hours of face to face contact with patient.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong knowledge of standardized psychological assessment tools utilized to diagnose autism spectrum disorder and other possible comorbid conditions.  Must be proficient in A-DOS-2, ADI-R and other similar instruments.  

• Ability to provide services in virtual environments (such as over the phone, email and video calls) and in person.  

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service 

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

Doctorate degree in psychology

Current licensure in the State of Michigan as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist

At least three years related experience

Physical Requirements: Select one of the Frequencies in BOLD

• Driving to testing location

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required

• Remain in a stationary position: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3

• Traverse or move around work location: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3

• Operate or use department specific equipment: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3

• Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3

• Constantly position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3

• Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3

• Transport, position, and/or exert force: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3

• Up to 10 pounds: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3

• Up to 25 pounds: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3

• Up to 50 pounds: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3

• Up to 100 pounds: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3
• More than 100 pounds: none, less than 1/3, 1/3-2/3, More than 2/3
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this classification.

Acorn Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.