Autism Evaluator - LCSW-C - Contract/1099

The role

You will perform neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum and provide evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. You will work within an interdisciplinary care team to deliver integrated treatment plans.

What you will do

• Perform neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations focusing on autism spectrum.
• Analyze and synthesize assessment data into diagnostic conclusions.
• Provide feedback to clients and families following evaluations.
• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of service.
• Communicate evaluation findings to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct psychotherapy to a caseload of pediatric and young adult clients.
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments for incoming therapy clients.
• Partner with multidisciplinary providers to maintain integrated treatment plans.
• Track patient progress and complete clinical documentation.

Required qualifications

• Active, independent LCSW-C license in Maryland
• Minimum 2+ years of experience delivering clinical care to children, adolescents, and families
• Exceptional clinical writing and diagnostic documentation skills
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Nice to have

• Direct experience conducting autism spectrum or neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations
• Familiarity or formal training in standardized diagnostic tools (ADOS-2, ASRS, CARS)
• Background in integrated or collaborative pediatric mental health settings

Benefits

• Administrative and credentialing support
• Billing and scheduling logistics support
• Paid consultation and training

About the company

Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated. They deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey and Maryland.