Senior Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Autism Assessment & Training Lead

Reliatus Behavioral Health is seeking a high-level Licensed Clinical Psychologist specialized in Autism & Diagnostic Assessments to join our team in Richmond, Virginia . This leadership role is slated for a May 2026 start , perfectly timed for clinicians completing fellowships or those looking for a planned career transition.

This leadership role focuses on comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for children and adolescents (ages 1–21) and provides essential clinical supervision to Residents in Psychology , Licensed Psychological Practitioners , and doctoral externs. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in neurodevelopmental disorders who is passionate about mentorship and the Virginia psychological training community.

Compensation & Benefits

Reliatus is committed to supporting the professional and personal well-being of our clinicians:

• Salary: $100,000–$130,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Bonus Potential: Based on productivity and quality outcomes.

• Flexible Schedule: Autonomy in caseload management.

• Full Benefits: Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with employer contribution.

• Professional Support: Reimbursement for Virginia licensure fees and ongoing CEUs.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret "Gold Standard" evaluations (e.g., ADOS-2 , ADI-R , MIGDAS-2 , CARS-2 , Vineland-3 , SRS-2).

• Perform complex differential diagnoses to distinguish between ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, and other neurodevelopmental profiles.

• Integrate data into comprehensive, family-centered psychological reports.

• Conduct diagnostic feedback sessions, providing strengths-based treatment recommendations.

• Provide clinical oversight to Residents in Psychology and Licensed Psychological Practitioners in accordance with 18VAC125-20-58 and 18VAC125-20-65 .

• Plan and execute weekly individual and groupsupervision sessions.

• Review, co-sign, and provide feedback on test administration and integrated reports for pre-licensed clinicians.

• Ensure all supervision documentation meets the Virginia Board of Psychology standards for licensure hours.

• Maintain the required ratio of supervision hours (minimum 1 hour individual per 40 hours of practice) to support the next generation of Virginia psychologists. Qualifications

Education: Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited institution (Required).

• Licensure: Active license as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or eligibility for licensure by endorsement.

• Experience: * Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in autism assessment.

  • 2+ years of post-licensure experience (Highly preferred to meet Virginia Board requirements for supervising Residents).

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in digital scoring platforms and Microsoft Office.

• Ethics: Deep knowledge of Virginia-specific laws regarding mandated reporting, age of consent for mental health treatment, and Board of Psychology ethics.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily in-office role in Richmond, VA.

• Physical ability to perform play-based assessments with toddlers (kneeling, bending, sitting on the floor).

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

How to Apply

Ready to lead diagnostic excellence in Virginia?

Submit your resume or CV to: [email protected] or apply directly through this page.

Reliatus Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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