Part-Time Contractor – Autism Diagnostic Clinician; Comprehensive Assessments

Overview

Part-Time Contractor – Autism Diagnostic Clinician (Comprehensive Assessments).

Location:

Nebraska (On-site, once weekly). Organization:
Behaven Kids. Behaven 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.

• Conduct comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations
• Administer and interpret standardized assessment instruments (e.g., ADOS-2 and related tools)
• Perform clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and record reviews
• Prepare thorough diagnostic reports that meet clinical, payer, and regulatory standards
• Provide feedback to families regarding findings and recommendations
• Collaborate with intake and clinical teams solely for scheduling and care coordination purposes

This role does not require, and is not conditioned on
, referring patients to Behaven Kids for ongoing services.

• Required: Licensed Psychologist, Developmental Pediatrician, Psychiatrist, or other licensed clinician authorized to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder in Nebraska
• Formal training and demonstrated experience with standardized autism diagnostic instruments (ADOS-2 required)
• Pediatric diagnostic experience
• Strong documentation and clinical writing skills

• Experience with Medicaid and commercial payer diagnostic standards
• Experience in outpatient pediatric or multidisciplinary settings

• Independent contractor (1099) arrangement
• On-site once per week (flexible day based on availability)
• Evaluations scheduled in advance with administrative support provided
• Clinician retains full independence in clinical decision-making

Compensation is structured as a fair market value professional services arrangement
, aligned with regulatory requirements. Two options are available:

• 80% of collected professional fees paid to the clinician
• 20% retained by Behaven Kids to cover billing, scheduling, facilities, and administrative infrastructure

• Fixed per-assessment rate, set at fair market value

Compensation 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.

This 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.

Behaven 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.