Early Childhood Psychologist

A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career that brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why choose us?

• Make an impact in a child’s life by promoting child health and development.
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• Opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job title: Early Childhood Psychologist (click here for more information)

Psychologists will use clinical experience and expertise to work with young children ages birth to 5 (and their families) who have a wide range of developmental delays and disabilities. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable about and committed to family-centered, team-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed service delivery models. As well as, have experience with an integrated medical, developmental, and mental health/behavioral health approach to supporting young children and their families.

In this role you will:

• Participate in transdisciplinary team assessments.
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological and developmental tools for young children with an emphasis on autism spectrum disorder evaluations.
• Assimilate information gathered from a variety of sources for a comprehensive and holistic view of the child, the family, and their needs.
• Collaborate and consult with team members to synthesize assessment results into a comprehensive and integrated treatment plan.
• Complete record reviews and selects tools that are sensitive to age, culture, language, and developmental level.
• Complete comprehensive reports that include treatment recommendations and connection to community services.
• Counsel families regarding assessment findings and impressions.

What it takes:

• Doctorate degree in Clinical or School Psychology
• Licensed Psychologist in the state of Arizona is required.
• Post Doctoral experience to include training and experience in evaluations with children birth to 5 years.
• Ability to work independently but also to work within a trans-disciplinary setting using a team-based approach.
• Experience using relationship-based approaches to treatment and assessment.
• Competency with use of the following tools: Bayley Scales of Infant Development, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), and Wechsler Scales.
• Experience with family-centered and team-based approaches to assessment and service delivery.
• Experience working with young children ages 0-5 with Autism is required.
• Knowledge and assessment of trauma in young children is required.
• Familiarity with the DIR® and the DIRFloortime® intervention is preferred.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card OR must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

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Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here.

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