Autism Diagnostic Clinician

Job Description Part-Time Contractor – Autism Diagnostic Clinician (Comprehensive Assessments)Location: Nebraska (On-site, once weekly)Organization: Behaven KidsBehaven Kids is a Nebraska-based pediatric behavioral and mental health organization serving children and families across multiple locations. We are seeking an experienced, licensed clinician to join us as a part-time independent contractor to conduct comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations on a once-per-week basis.This role is designed for clinicians who wish to focus on high-quality diagnostic work with flexible scheduling and strong administrative support, without production pressure or referral expectations.Role OverviewThe Diagnostic Clinician will provide independent, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder and related neurodevelopmental conditions. The clinician will exercise full clinical judgment and maintain independent diagnostic authority.Primary responsibilities include:Conduct comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluationsAdminister and interpret standardized assessment instruments (e.g., ADOS-2 and related tools)Perform clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and record reviewsPrepare thorough diagnostic reports that meet clinical, payer, and regulatory standardsProvide feedback to families regarding findings and recommendationsCollaborate with intake and clinical teams solely for scheduling and care coordination purposesThis role does not require, and is not conditioned on, referring patients to Behaven Kids for ongoing services.QualificationsRequired:Licensed Psychologist, Developmental Pediatrician, Psychiatrist, or other licensed clinician authorized to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder in NebraskaFormal training and demonstrated experience with standardized autism diagnostic instruments (ADOS-2 required)Pediatric diagnostic experienceStrong documentation and clinical writing skillsPreferred:Experience with Medicaid and commercial payer diagnostic standardsExperience in outpatient pediatric or multidisciplinary settingsSchedule & StructureIndependent contractor (1099) arrangementOn-site once per week (flexible day based on availability)Evaluations scheduled in advance with administrative support providedClinician retains full independence in clinical decision-makingCompensation StructureCompensation is structured as a fair market value professional services arrangement, aligned with regulatory requirements.Two options are available:Option 1 – Revenue Share Using Behaven Kids Billing Infrastructure80% of collected professional fees paid to the clinician20% retained by Behaven Kids to cover billing, scheduling, facilities, and administrative infrastructureOption 2 – Flat Per-Evaluation RateFixed per-assessment rate, set at fair market valueCompensation is not tied to referrals, volume of downstream services, or continued engagement of patients in Behaven Kids programs, and is paid solely for diagnostic professional services rendered.Compliance StatementThis engagement is intended to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. Compensation reflects fair market value for bona fide professional services and is not intended to induce or reward referrals.About Behaven KidsBehaven Kids is a Midwest-based provider of pediatric behavioral health services, including ABA therapy, mental health counseling, and specialized programs for children with developmental and behavioral needs. We are committed to clinical excellence, ethical practice, and expanding access to timely, high-quality diagnostic care.