Early Childhood Psychologist

About the Organization

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. We support children and their caregivers during the first five critical years of life through a broad range of programs and services.

• Impact child lives by promoting health and development
• Compassionate and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Early Childhood Psychologist

• Participate in transdisciplinary team assessments
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological and developmental tools for children with an emphasis on autism spectrum disorder evaluations
• Assimilate information from multiple sources for a comprehensive and holistic view of the child, the family, and their needs
• Collaborate and consult with team members to synthesize assessment results into a comprehensive and integrated treatment plan
• Complete record reviews and select tools that are sensitive to age, culture, language, and developmental level
• Write comprehensive reports that include treatment recommendations and connections to community services
• Provide counseling to families regarding assessment findings and impressions

• Doctorate degree in Clinical or School Psychology
• Licensed Psychologist in Arizona
• Post‑doctoral experience in evaluations of children birth to five years
• Ability to work independently and within a trans‑disciplinary team setting
• Experience with relationship‑based approaches to treatment and assessment
• Competency with Bayley Scales of Infant Development, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), and Wechsler Scales
• Experience with family‑centered and team‑based approaches to assessment and service delivery
• Experience with young children ages 0‑5 with autism (required)
• Knowledge and assessment of trauma in young children (required)
• Familiarity with DIR and DIRFloortime intervention (preferred)
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or qualification for a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (required)

• Psychologist license
• Auto Ins Certificate
• CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Fingerprint Card Level 1
• Driver License
• DES Criminal Affidavit

• DCS‑1083A Form (preferred)

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