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City of Albany, New York, United States
Hybrid
Clinical Psychologist – Comprehensive Testing & Evaluation (Hybrid)
Brightline is expanding its pediatric clinical care model in Albany, NY. We are seeking a mission-driven Clinical Psychologist specializing in Evaluation & Testing to join our team full-time.
In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and diagnostic testing for youth up to age 18. You will serve as a regional specialist, providing the critical insights that shape treatment planning and improve family outcomes.
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000 + Benefits
What Makes This Role Unique:
True Hybrid Schedule: Balance your week with in the Albany clinic and working remotely (supporting virtual evaluations and feedback sessions depending on clinical appropriateness and family preference).
Clear Turnaround Windows: We are committed to thorough, high-quality clinical documentation, maintaining a structured 30-business-day timeline from evaluation completion to report delivery.
Service Line Development: You will have a direct hand in contributing to the growth and refinement of Brightline’s evaluation and testing service line regionally.
Collaborative Environment: You won't operate in a silo. You will engage in regular peer consultation and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth diagnostic evaluations (clinical interviews, multi-informant data reviews, and differential diagnosis) to clarify presenting concerns for youth up to age 18.
Thoughtfully select, administer, and interpret test batteries for common youth concerns, including learning disorders, executive functioning needs, and autism spectrum disorders (including the ADOS-2).
Produce high-quality, family-friendly written reports that translate complex findings into practical recommendations.
Deliver clear family feedback sessions, providing actionable clinical guidance both in-person and virtually.
What We’re Looking For:
Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
Active, unrestricted license to practice at the doctoral level in the State of New York.
Extensive experience with pediatric psychological testing, test battery selection, and ASD-focused clinical interviews (ADOS-2 training required).
Comfort providing services across both in-person and remote modalities, including supporting evaluations remotely for other clinics as needed.
Experience with or training in digital administration of psychological tests where available.
Bilingual candidates (particularly Spanish-speaking) are strongly preferred.
Perks & Total Rewards:
Comprehensive Care: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, FSA, and 401k.
Generous Time Off: 12 Company Holidays + Floating Holidays, a dedicated Holiday Shutdown, and Parental Leave.
Stipends & Reimbursements: Annual Health & Wellness stipend, Home Office reimbursement, and Professional Development reimbursement.
At Brightline we have built a total rewards philosophy that includes fair, equitable, competitive, geo-based compensation that is performance and potential based. Our strategy is based on robust market research, including external advisory specializing in national compensation, and thoughtful input from every level of our organization. Depending on the position, total compensation packages are dynamically structured and may include a combination of cash salary, equity, benefits, wellbeing, and professional opportunity. Compensation for this role varies based on geographic location and market data. Final compensation will be determined by factors including location, skills, experience, and internal equity. In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for applicants is $130,000 - $145,000.
At Brightline, we believe that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are essential to the foundation upon which our mission is built. We are committed to:
building a future where all families can access inclusive, high-quality care
creating an environment that encourages our employees to show up authentically, reach their highest potential, and have an equal opportunity to thrive
systematically evaluating and improving our inherent beliefs, observed behaviors, structures, and systems
ensuring that every employee, candidate, client, and family we serve is valued and respected
Brightline is a therapy and psychiatry practice that delivers expert pediatric, teen, and parental mental health care to families and kids up to age 18. Brightline’s virtual and in-person outpatient services include diagnostic evaluation, therapy, psychiatry services (e.g. medication management), and psychological testing (to assess learning differences, school readiness, executive functioning difficulties [e.g. ADHD], and autism). In addition to Brightline’s generalized support, we offer focused programs including those that support anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, ADHD, and disruptive behaviors. Founded in 2019, Brightline has delivered care to tens of thousands of families with industry-leading results. We’ve been nationally recognized for clinical excellence and innovation for several years — recent awards include the Fast Company 50 Most Innovative Companies (2022) and Behavioral Health Business Companies to Watch Award (2024). Brightline is based in Palo Alto and is backed by investors including Boston Children’s Hospital, Northwell Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Google Ventures, KKR, and Oak HC/FT.
