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Vision Quest Solutions Inc

Lead Psychologist

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$85K - $118K/yr

Represent the psychology program at professional meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements. * Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation of evaluations and recommendations.

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychology research assistant in Rio Rancho, NM is $27.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.08 and $33.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a psychology research assistant do?

A Psychology Research Assistant supports research projects by collecting and analyzing data, conducting literature reviews, preparing study materials, and assisting with experiments or surveys. They may recruit and interact with participants while ensuring ethical guidelines are followed. This role is essential for advancing psychological studies and often serves as a stepping stone for careers in research or clinical psychology.

What types of projects and daily tasks can I expect as a psychology research assistant?

As a Psychology Research Assistant, you may work on a variety of projects, such as conducting laboratory experiments, recruiting and screening study participants, administering surveys or interviews, and managing data collection. On a daily basis, you could find yourself assisting with literature reviews, coding and analyzing data, preparing research materials, and helping draft reports or academic publications. You will often collaborate closely with principal investigators, graduate students, and other assistants, learning from their expertise while developing your own research skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment where tasks can shift depending on the stage of the research project and the specific goals of the team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a psychology research assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Psychology Research Assistant, you need a solid background in psychology, research methodologies, and data analysis, often supported by a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field. Familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS, R, or Qualtrics and experience with IRB protocols are typically required. Excellent organization, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills help candidates excel in this collaborative environment. These skills are crucial to ensure that research studies are conducted ethically, efficiently, and with high data integrity, contributing valuable findings to the field.

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Infographic showing various Psychology Research Assistant job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,909 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Licensed Psychologist - Diagnostic Team (Hybrid)

Albuquerque, NM • On-site, Remote

Centria Autism
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$125K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

We're looking for a Licensed Psychologist to join our Diagnostic team at Centria. We know that for many testing psychologists, the work can feel isolating or clinically rigid. We've built a model that prioritizes two things: true clinical collaboration and modern flexibility.
What Sets Us Apart
  • The Best of Both Worlds (Hybrid Flexibility): Enjoy a true work-life balance with a hybrid schedule-only 2-3 days in-center, with the remainder of your week dedicated to remote report writing and clinical prep.
  • Specialized, High-Impact Focus: Conduct comprehensive evaluations for the early identification and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (birth-21) utilizing gold-standard tools like the ADOS-2.
  • A Culture of Connection: You aren't just a "test administrator" here. Work within a collaborative, tight-knit environment where peer consultation and interdisciplinary support are part of the daily rhythm.
Position Summary
Centria's Licensed Clinical Psychologist should have a specialization in early identification, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental disorders from birth through 21 years. The Licensed Psychologist will be well-trained, possess a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology, school psychology, or a related field, and have completed an APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral fellowship. This role should have clinical training/background in early intervention programs, the administration of multiple standardized assessments, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2).
Compensation
Earn a base salary of $125,000-$145,000.
Success Measures
Success measures include adherence to Centria policies, quality standards, compliance with company and payor requirements, and meeting or exceeding personal qualitative and/or quantitative key performance indicator (KPI) metrics (e.g., productivity goals).
Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for individuals suspected of having ASD. Activities will include conducting, scoring, interpreting, assessment measures as well as providing oral and written feedback of their results.
  2. Utilize experience in administering autism-specific assessments such as the ADOS-2 and the Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R) as well as experience with administration and interpretation of tools that assess:
    • Developmental, intellectual, or cognitive functioning; and
    • Adaptive functioning; and
    • Social functioning; and
    • Speech, language, and communicative functioning; and
    • Medical and neurological functioning.
  3. Provide sensitive, thoughtful, and supportive feedback to parents as well as the ability to work well with team members, parents, young children, and colleagues in the community. The Licensed Psychologist may also be involved in consultation and program development with community providers, schools, and interdisciplinary clinical and research teams.
  4. Highly motivated to increase both professional skills and knowledge in providing evidence-based and family centered care, and interacting successfully with those from diverse cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds. Bilingual and all other qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
  5. Assist in developing corporate structure and in the creation of policies and procedures.
    Participate in team meetings.
    • General help to manage office staff for maximum efficiency.
    • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with different state and payor specific programs and certifications related to practice of psychology and diagnostic.
  6. Promote the growth of Centria Healthcare and assist in pursuit of business opportunities.
Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree from an accredited university, with a clinical, counseling, or school psychology specialty area of training.
Licenses/Certificates
Fully licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Licensed Psychologist or under provisions specified by their Board of Psychologist Examiners.
Work Experience
  • 2+ years of professional experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of children and their families, preferred.
  • Experience administering and scoring commonly used standardized assessment tools (e.g., Vineland, WPPSI, WISC-V, EVT, PPVT, ADOS-2, ADI-R, PDDBI, PSI, SRS-2, CBCL).
Equipment and Technology Requirements
  • Basic computer skills and working knowledge of tablets/iPads
  • Laptop
  • G Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Meet)
Other Competency Requirements
  • Ability to follow written instructions
  • Ability to use computers and computer/software programs
  • Ability to communicate expressively and receptively
Knowledge and Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to interview, perform psychological evaluations, and provide a treatment plan;
  • Expertise in tracking and ensuring clinical outcomes, progress, and maintaining a high level of compliance;
  • Proficiency in preparing reports for parents, medical personnel, funding agencies, and medical records;
  • Ability to effectively engage in one-to-one communication with parents and clients;
  • Proven experience and understanding of customer service;
  • Works well in a collaborative environment and builds mutual trust and credibility at all levels of the organization;
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with clients, internal and external stakeholders;
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-motivated to achieve business goals.
Working Conditions
  • Centria's office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • An LP will be given flexibility to coordinate a schedule to which they can consistently commit, where they are in-office 2 to 3 (out of 5) days per week.
  • This position will be based out of our Portland, OR center.
  • Available for special support and to provide mentoring during and after regular business hours for consultations on emergency/urgent matters, as needed.
  • Additional time or flex schedules may be required to complete the above work or meet company objectives.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements such as bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 30 pounds may be required. This role will require sitting most of the day as well as walking and standing periodically. This role may require close visual acuity on computer screens or monitors and the ability to analyze data and figures on a screen.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Veteran status, or disability status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Centria reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice.

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