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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for autism spectrum disorder specialist in the United States is $24.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Specialist is a professional who works with individuals on the autism spectrum to support their developmental, educational, and behavioral needs. They assess challenges, create tailored intervention plans, and collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare providers. ASD Specialists may work in schools, clinics, or community settings to improve communication, social skills, and daily functioning. Their goal is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with autism by providing specialized support and resources.

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As an Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist, your typical daily responsibilities may include conducting assessments, developing individualized intervention plans, and providing direct support or therapy to individuals on the autism spectrum. You’ll often collaborate closely with families, teachers, and other healthcare professionals to implement strategies that enhance communication, social skills, and adaptive behavior. Documentation, progress monitoring, and adjusting interventions based on data are regular components of this role. The position is hands-on and may involve both one-on-one and group work settings, requiring flexibility and strong interpersonal skills throughout your day.

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To thrive as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist, you generally need an advanced degree in psychology, special education, behavior analysis, or a related field, along with relevant clinical experience. Certification such as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and familiarity with case management or assessment software are commonly required. Outstanding soft skills include empathy, patience, strong communication, and cultural sensitivity when working with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are vital to providing effective interventions, ensuring individualized care, and fostering positive outcomes for those with autism spectrum disorder.

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An autism spectrum disorder specialist assesses, develops, and implements individualized plans to support individuals with autism. They often work with families, educators, and healthcare providers to improve communication, social skills, and behavior, using evidence-based strategies and interventions. Certification or training in autism spectrum disorders and related behavioral therapies is typically required.
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Infographic showing various Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,501 per year, or $24.8 per hour.

Psychologist,Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialty

Nystrom & Associates

Alexandria, MN • On-site

$70K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title: Psychologist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialty

Location: 305 30th Avenue West, Alexandria, MN 56308

Working Model:Onsite

Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest-with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states-we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here,you'llfind a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values-Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice-we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you-from salary to production-based models.

As aPsychologistspecializing inAutism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will provide psychological evaluations and/or psychotherapy to patients.You'lldo this by drawing upon your training and experience to meet the client wherethey'reat.

Full Time Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance

  • PTO and paid holidays

  • Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling

  • Comfortable offices and clinic environment

  • Free attendance for internal CEUs

Responsibilities:

  • Provide psychological evaluations to patients within the psychologist's scope of competence.

  • Provide outpatient psychotherapy to patients within the psychologist's scope of competence.

  • Designs and implements treatment plans and ongoing therapy reflective of patient needs.

  • If interested/needed, provide clinical supervision to master's or doctorate level providers.

  • Maintain legible and organized outpatient recordsin accordance withpolicy requirements.

  • Attend andparticipatein all clinical staff meetings including case and peer reviews.

  • Responsible fortimelycompletion of Managed Care applications and ongoing documentation as needed.

Requirements:

  • Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.

  • Licensed Psychologist inMinnesota(LP) or pursuing LP licensure.

  • Must be comfortable working with children, adolescents, and/or adults.

  • Experience with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) isrequired.

  • Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems.

Compensation:This is an exempt position. Total earnings for this position will range from $70,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually.

  • Post Doctoral: $70,000 - $75,000

  • Licensed Psychologist:$110,000 - $125,000

*Actual compensation may bedeterminedbyvarious factorssuch as licensure, experience, skillset, internal equity,scheduleand/or location. Estimates are factoredona 1.0 FTE.

* Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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