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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, familycentered 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: 

• Detailoriented and skilled in evaluating complex developmental presentations in very young children. 

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. 

• Compassionate communicators with a strong commitment to culturally responsive, familycentered care. 

• Flexible, adaptable, and energized by work that directly impacts a child’s longterm developmental trajectory. 

• 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 bestpractice workflows, assessment protocols, and referral pathways. 

• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients age 0-6, in collaboration with their families and/or other collateral sources 

• Interpret a wide variety of psychological and neuropsychological test batteries, with occasional direct test administration 

• Serve as a subject matter expert in the use and interpretation of neuropsychological assessments 

• Provide clinical oversight and consultation to psychometrists involved in neuropsychological testing to ensure accurate and reliable data collection. 

• Complete detailed neuropsychological evaluation reports and prepare separate brief summary documents tailored for clients, families, and referring providers 

• Conduct clear, supportive feedback sessions to explain findings, diagnoses, and personalized recommendations 

• Collaborate with the patient’s care team to inform and coordinate treatment planning 

• Provide neuropsychological evaluation services through in-person and virtual sessions with patients and their families as appropriate. 

• Ability to sit for extended periods while conducting evaluations and documentation 

• Ability to move between clinical spaces within the facility 

• 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.