Position Summary
Penfield Children’s Center supports the health development of young children by providing early, evidence-based interventions for families navigating developmental and behavioral concerns. As part of expanding services for children 0-6, Penfield is seeking a Contract Neuropsychologist specializing in early childhood autism
In this role, you will conduct comprehensive neuropsychological and developmental assessments for young children, provide clear diagnostic impressions, and offer guidance that helps families understand next steps and access the right supports. Penfield’s interdisciplinary model means you’ll collaborate closely with early intervention professionals, therapists, and medical partners to ensure each child and family receives holistic, family‑centered care.
This contract opportunity is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about early childhood development, neurodiversity, and supporting families during pivotal moments. Successful candidates will be:
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Detail‑oriented and skilled in evaluating complex developmental presentations in very young children.
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Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
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Compassionate communicators with a strong commitment to culturally responsive, family‑centered care.
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Flexible, adaptable, and energized by work that directly impacts a child’s long‑term developmental trajectory.
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Experienced with accurate and compliant documentation practices, including familiarity with billing requirements for neuropsychological and developmental assessments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Able to provide strategic clinical expertise to help design, launch, and refine Penfield’s early childhood neuropsychology program, including establishing best‑practice workflows, assessment protocols, and referral pathways.
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Provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients age 0-6, in collaboration with their families and/or other collateral sources
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Interpret a wide variety of psychological and neuropsychological test batteries, with occasional direct test administration
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Serve as a subject matter expert in the use and interpretation of neuropsychological assessments
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Provide clinical oversight and consultation to psychometrists involved in neuropsychological testing to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
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Complete detailed neuropsychological evaluation reports and prepare separate brief summary documents tailored for clients, families, and referring providers
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Conduct clear, supportive feedback sessions to explain findings, diagnoses, and personalized recommendations
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Collaborate with the patient’s care team to inform and coordinate treatment planning
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Provide neuropsychological evaluation services through in-person and virtual sessions with patients and their families as appropriate.
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Doctorate degree in Psychology from an American Psychological Association accredited program
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An equivalent combination of experience, supervision, or training will be considered on a case-by-case basis
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Licensed or license eligible in the State of Wisconsin
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Experience conducting testing virtually and in person
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Familiarity with online web-based applications
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Effective therapeutic communication skills
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Able to deliver care virtually or in person and within your own office space
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One-year predoctoral internship with specialization in neuropsychology preferred
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Two-year postdoctoral fellowship with specialization in neuropsychology preferred
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PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible preferred
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Expertise in early childhood development and neurodevelopmental disorders, with strong command of autism assessment and DSM‑5 criteria for ages 0–6.
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Proficiency with standardized neuropsychological and developmental assessment tools (e.g., ADOS‑2, Bayley, Vineland, Mullen, WPPSI).
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Understanding of clinical documentation, compliance, and billing requirements related to neuropsychological and developmental evaluations.
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Strong ability to conduct comprehensive evaluations and interpret complex developmental profiles in very young children.
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Excellent communication skills for delivering diagnostic findings clearly and compassionately to families and interdisciplinary teams.
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Effective organizational and time‑management skills, including timely documentation and coordination with multiple providers.
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Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary, family‑centered care model while also working independently.
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Ability to adapt engagement and assessment strategies to meet the developmental and behavioral needs of children ages 0–6.
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Ability to contribute clinical expertise to provide clinical expertise to support the design, launch, and refinement of Penfield’s early childhood neuropsychology program, including establishing best-practice workflows, assessment protocols, and referral pathways.
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Individuals providing services in this role must meet Penfield Children’s Center’s backgrounds screening and safety requirements.
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Ability to sit for extended periods while conducting evaluations and documentation
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Ability to move between clinical spaces within the facility
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Ability to use computers and assessment tools for extended periods
This position is structured as an independent contractor engagement. The individual in this role will provide professional neuropsychological services on a contract basis and will not be considered an employee of Penfield Children’s Center. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Skills Required
- Doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program
- Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Wisconsin
- Experience conducting testing both virtually and in person
- Familiarity with online web-based applications
- Effective therapeutic communication skills
- Experience with accurate and compliant clinical documentation and billing for neuropsychological/developmental assessments
- Expertise in early childhood development and autism assessment (DSM-5, ages 0-6)
- Proficiency with standardized assessment tools (e.g., ADOS-2, Bayley, Vineland, Mullen, WPPSI)
- Ability to supervise and provide clinical oversight to psychometrists
- Ability to provide services from your own office and via telehealth as appropriate
- Must meet Penfield Children's Center background screening and safety requirements
- One-year predoctoral internship with specialization in neuropsychology
- Two-year postdoctoral fellowship with specialization in neuropsychology
- PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible
What We Do
Penfield Children's Center is a leader in child development dedicated to creating a positive start in life for infants and children, especially those with developmental delays or disabilities. They provide a comprehensive range of high-quality integrated services, including early childhood education, health services, specialized nursing, therapy, and mental health support, alongside family programming to maximize early development and learning.
