Clinical Diagnostician

At The Place for Children with Autism, we believe that meaningful progress starts with purpose-driven people. As a leader in providing ABA therapy in a warm, inclusive environment, we serve families with compassion, quality, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. Our team is built on shared values of service-focused leadership, continuous learning, and joyful collaboration—and we’re now expanding to offer diagnostic services that will increase access to early autism identification and care. 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Licensed Clinical Psychologist to launch and lead our new diagnostic service line for children ages 1 to 12 years. This role is ideal for someone who is both clinically excellent and creatively driven—someone who thrives in building new programs, shaping systems, and delivering meaningful impact to children and families. 

You will not only conduct autism diagnostic evaluations, you will also play a key leadership role in designing and developing a best-in-class diagnostic program that reflects our values and mission that can be expanded to additional diagnostic team members. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Perform gold-standard autism diagnostic evaluations (e.g., ADOS-2, ADI-R) and developmental assessments 
• Deliver clear, compassionate feedback and comprehensive reports to caregivers and referral sources 
• Lead the design and implementation of workflows, documentation practices, and service delivery models for the diagnostic program 
• Collaborate with intake, clinical, and administrative teams to ensure seamless integration with ABA services 
• Foster a culture of excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvement, keeping our services aligned with best practices and family needs 
• Provide mentorship and help shape a growing team of diagnostic professionals 
• Center joy, empathy, and inclusion in every family interaction and team collaboration 

What You Bring: 

• Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited program 
• Active (or license-eligible) Clinical Psychologist license in Illinois 
• 3+ years of experience conducting autism assessments with young children, including toddlers 
• Extensive knowledge of DSM-5 
• Expertise with tools such as the ADOS-2, ADI-R, CARS, GARS-2, Vineland-3, and SRS-2 
• Excellent report-writing, communication, interpersonal, and team skills 
• Demonstrated success in building or contributing to new clinical programs or services leveraging effective organizational, time management & prioritization skills to shape their design 
• A service-first mindset and commitment to family-centered care
• A collaborative spirit that brings people together with purpose and positivity 
• A desire to grow with an organization that values both clinical excellence and joyful human connection 

Why You’ll Love It Here: 

• Impact: Be a key architect in expanding access to early autism diagnosis
• Culture: Join a team rooted in community, celebration, and purpose
• Support: Competitive compensation, benefits, and leadership development opportunities
• Growth: Opportunities to innovate and lead in a forward-thinking, mission-driven organization
• Balance: Flexibility, autonomy, and a leadership team that genuinely values your voice and well-being 

Ready to join us in making a difference? Apply now and let's create brighter futures together at The Place for Children with Autism!

The Place for Children with Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.