Soar Autism Center is seeking a Post Doctoral Psychology Fellow to join our interdisciplinary team! The role is well-suited to someone who wants to be part of a team focused on supporting young children with autism and their families and who values continuity of care.
Soar is building a network of interdisciplinary clinics where children with autism and their families receive services that help them thrive. We provide naturalistic ABA therapy (ESDM), speech therapy, and occupational therapy to children with autism. We also provide diagnostic services to help families quickly access integrated, collaborative care. This also enables us to provide continuity of care not just during the transition to therapy, but also while a child and their family are receiving therapy at Soar. Soar clinicians develop individualized therapy plans in coordination with families. The team sets ambitious goals that focus on building skills that enable children to grow into their fullest selves. We prioritize early intervention, comprehensive supportive services, and positive, developmentally-appropriate learning.
The goal of the postdoctoral psychology fellowship program at Soar Autism Center is to provide the postdoctoral fellow with a year of intensive exposure to specialized training in autism evaluation for early childhood (birth to 5 years of age). Training is designed to promote the development of competencies for practice in autism evaluation and interacting with children, their families, and the professionals who provide direct intervention services to those children. Additionally, the postdoctoral fellow will continue to develop skills in differential diagnosis, consultation, and program development and evaluation.

LOCATION

We are seeking candidates in the Phoenix, AZ, region. We currently have multiple locations in the region and specific location may vary depending on where the direct supervisor is located. Flexibility to work from home on report writing or other non-direct tasks is available.

Qualifications

• Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical or School Psychology required
• Experience in the evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children 0-5 years-old
• Experience in differential diagnosis in the context of autism evaluations
• Understanding of effective treatment methods for autism
• Ability to pass a background check and are qualified to work in the United States
• Strong communication and consultation skill

The postdoctoral fellow is expected to spend 40 hours per week in training and related activities. Prior to the start of the fellowship, the fellow will meet with his/her supervisor to establish and agree upon the details of his/her training program, including specific expectations and available opportunities within Soar. The foundational responsibilities of the role include:

• Conducting ~3-4 diagnostic evaluations per week using standardized assessments for autism and differential diagnosis

• • ADOS-2, Developmental Profile (DP-4), BASC-3, other measures as clinically appropriate
• Formulating diagnostic conclusions and treatment recommendations
• Communicating results thoroughly with families
• Providing high quality and efficient services, including quality reports and documentation
• Participate in required supervision and offered trainings
• Additional opportunities may be available based on a candidate’s interest and experience, and fit with Soar’s mission. This could include offering post-diagnosis processing groups for families, research projects, and/or community outreach.

Qualifications

• Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical or School Psychology required
• Experience in the evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children 0-5 years-old
• Experience in differential diagnosis in the context of autism evaluations
• Understanding of effective treatment methods for autism
• Ability to pass a background check and are qualified to work in the United States
• Strong communication and consultation skills