Psychologist and Director of the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Position Title Psychologist and Director of the Center for Autism SpectrumDisorders Compensation $80,000-$85,000 Department TC Deans Office_C About this opportunity The Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) strives to be acomprehensive training and research hub dedicated to advancingknowledge and practice in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). CASDprovides Ball State University students with hands-on training inautism diagnostic evaluation, evidence-based interventionstrategies, and collaborative consultation practices. The CASD offers a wide range of services and resources, includingdiagnostic evaluation, family-centered support, and professionaldevelopment opportunities. The core component of the CASD is toconduct innovative, interdisciplinary research that informs bestpractices in assessment, intervention, and service delivery forindividuals with ASD across the lifespan. The mission of the CASD is threefold: (a) to provide trainingopportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to learn andimplement autism diagnostic evaluation and intervention services;(b) to provide services and resources in partnership with thecommunity, including intervention, consultation, and individual andgroup student-centered support and services; and (c) to conductinnovative research to inform practice. The CASD Director is a licensed psychologist with a PsyD or PhD inpsychology or related field who has the endorsement as an HSPP andwill provide leadership and oversight for the Center for AutismSpectrum Disorder, supervise students in clinical trainingactivities, teach one course within the area of clinical expertisefor the Departmentof Special Education, and conduct psychologicalevaluations for autism referrals. This is a 12-month position that can provide continuity of servicesthroughout the calendar year. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to beemployed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you'll bring Position Function Provide leadership and oversight for the Center for Autism SpectrumDisorder, supervise students in clinical training activities, teach one course within the area of clinical expertise for the Departmentof Special Education, and conduct psychological evaluations for autism referrals. Duties / Responsibilities 1. Program Administration Assist with oversight and coordination of clinic operations, programming, and service delivery. Contribute to outreach, community partnerships, and campusinitiatives that enhance awareness and access to services. Support student training, supervision coordination, and programdevelopment initiatives for students in the department of specialeducation, department of educational psychology, and/or closelyrelated fields. Maintain compliance with university, ethical, and licensurestandards, including documentation, confidentiality, and billingprocedures. Represent the CASD, Teachers College, the ICCs, and Ball StateUniversity in professional and community settings. 2. Clinical Services & Assessment Conduct psychological assessments for community clients anduniversity students, including clinical interviews, behavioralobservations, and standardized testing. Administer, score, interpret, and communicate results ofcognitive, personality, and neurodevelopmental assessments relatedto autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other mental healthconcerns. Provide evidence-based individual and group therapy forstudents with ASD and co-occurring mental health conditions. Develop individualized support plans and providepsychoeducation, consultation, and family support asappropriate. 3. Interprofessional Community Clinic Collaboration Serve as the CASD representative within the InterprofessionalCommunity Clinics. Collaborate with ICC directors and leadership to supportinterdisciplinary service delivery and coordinated caremodels. Develop referral pathways and collaborative programming acrossclinic units. Participate in ICC planning, assessment, strategic initiatives, and quality improvement efforts. Support interprofessional education and training opportunitiesfor students across disciplines. 4. Teaching and Supervision Supervise graduate assistants and practicum students. Teach one class per semester in the Department of SpecialEducation. 5. Student Support Support autistic students in navigating academic, social, anddaily challenges within the university setting. Collaborate with disability services, student success programs, faculty, and community providers to coordinate care and promoteinclusion for neurodiverse students. Provide consultation and training to faculty and staffregarding best practices for supporting students with ASD.