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Brightline is redefining what pediatric behavioral health care looks like for families across the country and we’re looking for a mission-driven Clinical Psychologist specializing in Diagnostic Evaluations & Testing who will bring that vision to life across the greater New York metropolitan area. This is a full-time role supporting Brightline’s NY metro clinics, including locations in Westchester, Long Island, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The Evaluation & Testing Psychologist conducts comprehensive psychological testing and diagnostic evaluation for youth up to age 18, serving as a specialist resource across the region. If you are as passionate about evidence-based mental health care for kids, teens, and families as we are, we’re looking for you. WHY THIS ROLE Brightline is expanding its evaluation and testing capacity to meet growing demand across the NY metro area. In this role, you will serve as a dedicated specialist conducting in-depth diagnostic evaluations and psychological testing that directly shape treatment planning and family outcomes. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to the build-out of our testing service line, and help set the clinical standard for evaluation excellence at Brightline. This is a rare opportunity to do high-impact clinical work within an innovative, fast-growing practice that is transforming pediatric mental health care. RESPONSIBILITIES Diagnostic Evaluation - Conduct in-depth diagnostic evaluations, including clinical interviews, multi-informant data review, and differential diagnosis, to clarify presenting concerns and inform evidence-based care for youth up to age 18 (ongoing care provided by other team members) - Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for ongoing care in alignment with patient need and Brightline’s program offerings - Integrate screening and rating measures into comprehensive diagnostic formulations - Deliver family feedback sessions with actionable, accessible clinical guidance Psychological Testing - Conduct psychological testing for common youth concerns, including learning disorders, executive functioning needs, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) - Thoughtfully select and administer test batteries appropriate to the clinical question, utilizing digital administration where available - Administer and interpret the ADOS-2, alongside self- and other-reported questionnaires and ASD-focused clinical interviews to support comprehensive autism evaluations - Produce high-quality, family-friendly written reports that translate complex findings into practical recommendations, with a commitment to timely delivery within 30 business days of evaluation completion Collaboration & Development - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage in peer consultation, and participate in continuous professional development - Contribute to the development and refinement of Brightline’s evaluation and testing service line - Participate in community engagement and outreach opportunities REQUIREMENTS: - Full-time availability (40 hours per week) - Doctoral degree (PhD) in Clinical or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program - Active, unrestricted license to practice at the doctoral level in the State of New York - Extensive experience conducting psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations across a variety of presenting concerns for youth and families - Ability to think critically about test battery selection for varied clinical presentations - Training in digital administration of psychological tests where available - Training in the ADOS-2, and experience interpreting multi-informant questionnaires and conducting ASD-focused clinical interviews - Advanced training in semi-structured diagnostic interviews with ability to adapt to varied clinical contexts - Strong working knowledge of evidence-based interventions for common pediatric concerns, enabling clear and actionable diagnostic re