Licensed Psychologist

Organization: MORIAH Health (Nonprofit)

Position Overview

MORIAH Health, a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to high-quality diagnostic services for underserved youth, is seeking a Part-Time Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) licensed in Arizona. This role is ideal for a clinician passionate about advancing equity in healthcare by helping young people gain access to essential supports, services, and opportunities through timely, accurate psychological evaluation.

The psychologist will conduct comprehensive evaluations focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning disorders, and related neurodevelopmental and behavioral conditions. The role requires experience with medical necessity determination, a strong understanding of HIPAA, and an ability to integrate social determinants of health into diagnostic impressions and recommendations. A commitment to serving underserved and marginalized communities is central to this position.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct part-time evaluation caseloads focused on ASD, ADHD, learning disorders, and other developmental or behavioral concerns.
• Administer standardized diagnostic tools (e.g., ADOS-2, cognitive and academic assessments, behavior rating scales).
• Interpret data and develop accurate DSM-5-TR diagnostic impressions.
• Produce clear, actionable written reports aligned with clinical and insurer requirements.

Medical Necessity, Insurance Knowledge & Compliance

• Assess and document medical necessity in accordance with AHCCCS and commercial insurance guidelines.
• Ensure high standards of HIPAA compliance and adherence to professional ethics.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation and billing support materials.

Care Coordination & Family Support

• Conduct family feedback sessions that are compassionate, educational, and solution-oriented.
• Collaborate with internal MORIAH Health staff and external providers, schools, and community organizations.
• Offer recommendations tailored to each child's strengths, needs, and cultural context.

Commitment to Underserved Youth

• Deliver evaluations with cultural humility and attention to systemic barriers affecting access to care.
• Incorporate social determinants of health into diagnostic formulation and recommendations.
• Contribute to MORIAH Health's mission of improving access to diagnostic services that open pathways to support and opportunity.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in Clinical, Counseling, School, or Educational Psychology.
• Active Arizona license as a psychologist (or eligibility for immediate licensure).
• Strong experience conducting youth assessments for ASD, ADHD, and learning disorders.
• Proficiency with standardized assessment tools and evidence-based evaluation practices.
• Familiarity with medical necessity guidelines, documentation requirements, and payer expectations.
• Excellent knowledge of HIPAA and ethical practice standards.
• Experience working with youth from underserved, diverse, or marginalized communities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Credentialed or eligible for credentialing with commercial insurers and AHCCCS.
• Training or certification in gold-standard autism diagnostic tools (e.g., ADOS-2).
• Experience in nonprofit, community-based, or mission-focused clinical settings.
• Trauma-informed and culturally grounded assessment experience.
• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish/English).

What MORIAH Health Offers

• Part-time schedule with flexibility.
• Meaningful mission-driven work that directly increases access to life-changing diagnostic services.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Competitive compensation tailored to part-time engagement.
• Ongoing opportunities for training, development, and professional growth.

Pay: From $750.00 per day

Work Location: In person