Autism Diagnostic & Intervention Clinician

Job DetailsJob Location: Springfield, MO 65807

Quick Snapshot

Location: Springfield, MO

Employment Type: Full-time, salaried exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, with work hours scheduled within 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Eligible Disciplines: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Reports To: Lead Psychologist

Use Your Clinical Expertise in Autism Diagnostics

The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking an Autism Diagnostic & Intervention Clinician to join our interdisciplinary diagnostic team in Springfield, Missouri.

This opportunity is open to Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts who are interested in using their clinical expertise in autism evaluation, diagnostic collaboration, and short-term intervention.

Working closely with a Lead Psychologist and other allied health clinicians, you will help complete comprehensive autism spectrum disorder evaluations, contribute discipline-specific clinical insight, and develop meaningful recommendations for individuals and families.

This role may be a strong fit for a clinician who enjoys assessment, clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping families better understand an individual's strengths and support needs.

What You'll Do

As an Autism Diagnostic & Intervention Clinician, you will:

Conduct comprehensive evaluations within your professional scope of practice
Administer, score, and interpret standardized autism-specific diagnostic measures
Complete discipline-specific clinical observations and standardized assessments
Collaborate with psychologists and other clinicians during interdisciplinary case conferences
Contribute clinical findings to diagnostic outcomes using DSM-5-TR criteria
Develop individualized treatment and support recommendations
Provide consultation and recommendations to families, educational agencies, and community partners
Prepare integrated clinical reports that translate assessment findings into practical recommendations
Provide evidence-based, short-term therapeutic intervention within your professional discipline
Provide supervision, mentorship, or clinical instruction to graduate students as needed
Complete clinical documentation within established quality and confidentiality standards

What the Clinical Work Looks Like

This position combines diagnostic evaluation and direct clinical intervention.

Baseline productivity expectations include approximately:

8 evaluations per week
8 hours of direct therapy

Therapy caseload expectations are adjusted relative to evaluation volume to maintain a balanced overall clinical workload.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must

Hold a master's degree in their respective professional field
Maintain active national certification as one of the following:

CCC-SLP

NBCOT

BCBA

Hold an active, unrestricted professional license in Missouri or be immediately eligible for Missouri licensure
Have a strong foundational understanding of child development and neurodevelopmental disorders
Demonstrate strong clinical assessment, analytical, and treatment-planning skills
Communicate effectively with individuals, families, colleagues, and community partners
Be able to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with autism or neurodevelopmental evaluations
Previous training or experience administering the ADOS-2

ADOS-2 experience is preferred, but not required. Training will be provided if needed.

Why This Role Matters

The Arc of the Ozarks has partnered with community agencies to expand access to neurodevelopmental diagnostic and treatment services throughout Southwest Missouri.

Through this work, individuals and families have greater access to evaluation services, early intervention programs, and outpatient therapeutic services within their communities. As part of the diagnostic team, you will help families better understand an individual's strengths, needs, and recommended next steps.

Benefits & Professional Support

As a full-time clinician with The Arc of the Ozarks, you'll have access to benefits designed to support both your wellbeing and your continued professional growth:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance eligibility with no waiting period
Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Immediate eligibility to enroll in the 403(b) retirement plan
Employer retirement match of up to 4% after one year of service
Vacation and sick-time accrual
Seven paid holidays each year
A paid day off to celebrate your birthday
CEU reimbursement and approved time away for continuing education
Paid professional licensure fees
Employer-provided malpractice insurance
ADOS and role-specific professional training
Fleet vehicle access or mileage reimbursement when applicable
Annual wage-increase potential

Employee Assistance Program

Employee wellness program
Discounted fitness-center membership
Verizon and AT&T phone-plan discounts
Opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement

Why Join The Arc of the Ozarks?

This position offers an opportunity to expand your clinical expertise beyond a traditional therapy-only role. You'll work alongside psychologists and professionals from multiple disciplines while building experience in autism assessment and intervention.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in autism diagnostics, receive ADOS and role-specific training, combine assessment with discipline-specific intervention, and help families better understand an individual's strengths, needs, and recommended next steps. The role is part of The Arc's broader work to increase access to neurodevelopmental diagnostic and treatment services throughout Southwest Missouri.

Apply Today

If you are an SLP, OT, or BCBA interested in expanding your clinical experience into autism diagnostics and interdisciplinary care, we encourage you to apply.