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SupportFinity™

Psychological Assistant

SupportFinity™, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Description Psychological Assistant

Scottsdale, AZ

Administer evaluations for children with Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist. Daily tasks include intake procedures with parents and administration of various psychological assessments, including cognitive, adaptive, social/emotional, and autism measures.

All final diagnoses are determined by the licensed psychologist and practices are conducted under their supervision.

Psychological Assistant Duties

Perform clinical intakes with families, establishing strong rapport to accurately determine their concerns.

Conduct developmental, cognitive, behavioral, and/or academic assessments directly with patients, working with children of various ages to administer appropriate protocols.

Share assessment results and diagnostic information with patients under the supervising psychologist’s direction.

Combine assessment data into a comprehensive psychological report designed to access appropriate support services, to be provided to the supervising psychologist within two weeks following the assessment.

Maintain ongoing communication with families regarding continuation of care or follow‑up questions as needed.

Participate in DEPS‑specific training and demonstrate proficiency in models as outlined in the training module.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and work experience with Autism Spectrum and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Educational Support Systems.

Proficient in administering and scoring psychological measures with children.

Minimum of a 2‑year graduate degree in school/clinical psychology or a related field.

Strong clinical interviewing skills.

Proven ability to work with special‑needs children.

Full‑time position (40 hr/week).

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