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Lead Diagnostic Clinician

Center for Social Dynamics
Alamogordo, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jun 2026
💰 $130,000/yr($115,000/yr$130,000/yr)

About the role

Clinicians With Purpose and Impact

Advancing Quality Care and Clinical Excellence

Diagnostic Clinicians at CSD

The Full-Time Diagnostic Clinician / Psychologist is responsible for conducting comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for individuals with suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. This role   provides diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and support for families across multiple regions. The position also contributes to program development initiatives and ongoing clinical excellence within the organization.

Starting Pay: $115,000-$130,000 annually, based on experience

About the Opportunity

  • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, including clinical interviews, behavioral observations, developmental assessments, and standardized testing, to determine diagnostic outcomes and treatment recommendations.

  • Complete written diagnostic reports in a timely and professional manner.

  • Provide diagnostic feedback and recommendations to families and caregivers.

  • Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary diagnostic and consultation team supporting individuals with ASD and related developmental differences.

  • Collaborate with internal clinical teams to support continuity of care and treatment planning.

  • Assist in the development, implementation, and improvement of diagnostic programs and clinical processes.

  • Maintain compliance with all clinical, ethical, documentation, and regulatory standards.

  • Travel across assigned regions, including but not limited to CA, CO, AZ, NM, and GA

  • Maintain a minimum productivity expectation of 12 completed assessments/evaluations per month to support full-time employment expectations.

  • Participate in team meetings, case consultations, training, and other organizational initiatives.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

What Excellence Looks Like

  • High-quality, data-driven clinical programs

  • Strong, supported clinical teams

  • Families who trust the care provided

Benefits, Growth & Clinical Support

  • Competitive salaried compensation

  • In-house CEUs and annual CEU allowance for conferences and external learning

  • Opportunities to participate in clinical research initiatives

  • Dedicated administrative and operational support, allowing focus on clinical quality

  • Leadership development opportunities within a growing organization

About You

  • Doctorate degree in clinical psychology from an accredited educational facility.

  • License to practice by the State of New Mexico Board of Psychology.

  • Two years of experience, in which a significant portion of time has been spent in diagnosing ASD.

  • Knowledge and experience using various assessment tools to diagnose and/or rule out autism spectrum disorder and intellectual Disability.

  • Special Qualifications (Skills, Abilities, Licenses) Must include, but are not limited to:

  • ADOS-2 (requires certification and extensive recent experience)

  • Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R) (Preferred not required)

  • Developmental Assessment of Young Children, Second Edition (DAYC-2) (Preferred not required)

  • Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, 5th Edition (SB5), Abbreviated IQ (ABIQ)

  • Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 5th Edition (WISC-V)

  • Differential Ability Scales, 2nd Edition (DAS-II)

  • Developmental Profile, 4th Edition (DP4)

  • Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, 3rd Edition (Vineland-3), Comprehensive Parent/Caregiver Form

  • Behavior Assessment System for Children, 3rd Edition (BASC-3)

  • Mullen Scales of Early Learning (Preferred not required)

  • Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence, Second Edition (CTONI-2) (Preferred not required)

Ready to Apply?

If you’ve been looking for a role where your work matters, where kids look forward to seeing you, and where your career path is clear — this is it.
Join us. Let’s light up lives together.

About Our Values

  • Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. Each family’s unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.

  • Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and

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