Licensed Clinical Psychologist (HSP) Autism Assessment & Future Associate Director

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (HSP) - Autism Assessment & Future Associate Director Ability Builders ABA Co Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time $115,000 - $140,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Doctoral degree in clinical psychology Working with pediatric populations Pediatrics Doctoral degree in psychology Licensed Psychologist Credentials Full Job Description We are seeking a high-level Licensed Clinical Psychologist (HSP) to lead our Autism & Diagnostic Assessment team in Nashville, Tennessee . This is a unique "track-to-leadership" role: we are looking for a clinician to start in May who has the vision and expertise to grow into an Associate Director of Clinical Services as our Nashville operations expand. This role focuses on "gold-standard" diagnostic evaluations for ages 1-21 and provides oversight to a growing team of pre-licensed clinicians and testing technicians.

Compensation & Benefits Salary:

$115,000 - $140,000+ (commensurate with experience and leadership duties).

Sign-on Bonus:

Available for a May start date.

Leadership Track:

Clear milestones to transition into an Associate Director role.

Autonomy:

Flexible scheduling and caseload management.

Benefits:

Premium medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, and full reimbursement for TN licensure and CEUs. Key Responsibilities 1. Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis Conduct comprehensive autism and differential diagnostic evaluations using ADOS-2, ADI-R, and

MIGDAS-2

. Provide "clinically excellent" reports that translate complex data into actionable, strengths-based recommendations for Nashville-area families and schools. Serve as the clinical lead for complex cases requiring expert differential diagnosis (ASD vs. ADHD, trauma, or mood disorders). 2. Supervision & Mentorship (Tennessee Standards) Provide clinical supervision to Psychological Residents (post-docs) and Certified Psychological Assistants/Technicians in accordance with Tennessee Rule 1180-02 . Act as the "Supervisor of Record" for clinicians accruing hours toward their HSP designation. Review and sign off on all psychological products, ensuring they meet the ethical standards of the Tennessee Board. 3. Associate Director Growth Path (The "Grow Into" Role)

Program Development:

Assist in the design and scaling of assessment protocols.

Leadership:

Transition into overseeing the Nashville office's clinical quality, workflow, and staff development.

Community Liaison:

Build relationships with Nashville pediatricians and school districts to streamline the referral process.

Qualifications Education:

Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.

Licensure:

Active license as a Psychologist in Tennessee with Health Service Provider (HSP) designation (or highly eligible for reciprocity by May).

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in pediatric assessment. Prior experience in a "Lead" or "Senior" role is a plus, as this role transitions to Associate Director.

Start Date:

Candidate must be available to begin on-site in Nashville by May 2026 .