Mid Level Assistant Psychologist Jobs
Mid level assistant psychologist jobs go to clinicians ready to take ownership of caseloads, mentor less experienced staff, and contribute to assessment or intervention planning with limited supervision. Openings across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance reflect both on-site and remote or hybrid settings, with Optum, OU Health, and Behavioral Framework actively hiring at this level now.
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Top stateGeorgia
Top employerOptum
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryHealthcare
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Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer - Remote
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Optum
Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer - Remote
Atlanta, Georgia
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School Psychologist
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Child Mind Institute
School Psychologist
New York, New York
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Psychologist
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Behavioral Framework
Psychologist
Arizona
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Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer - ABA Services - Remote
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Optum
Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer - ABA Services - Remote
Maryland Heights, Missouri
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Psychologist PHD
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St. Joseph's Health
Psychologist PHD
New Jersey
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Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer - Remote
Optum·Atlanta, Georgia
Job functions:
$115k - $125k/yr
3+ yrs exp.
Remote (US)
Managed care organization experience
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services evaluates requests for initial and continued coverage of ABA treatment and assessment services. The Peer Reviewer applies applicable clinical criteria, benefit-plan requirements, and federal, state, and local requirements; discusses clinically appropriate treatment considerations with treating providers; and issues clinical determinations, including adverse benefit determinations when requested services do not meet medical-necessity requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services evaluates requests for initial and continued coverage of ABA treatment and assessment services. The Peer Reviewer applies applicable clinical criteria, benefit-plan requirements, and federal, state, and local requirements; discusses clinically appropriate treatment considerations with treating providers; and issues clinical determinations, including adverse benefit determinations when requested services do not meet medical-necessity requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review initial and continued-service requests for ABA treatment and assessment services for commercial and Medicaid plans.
- Apply clinical criteria, benefit-plan requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements to each review.
- Conduct peer-to-peer consultations and discuss clinically appropriate treatment considerations with treating providers.
- Compose and enter clear, timely clinical determinations, including adverse benefit determinations when requested services do not meet medical-necessity requirements.
- Review requests for single-case agreements and appeals of previously denied services.
- Participate in peer consultations, staff meetings, and training activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
</oj-label>- Licensed doctoral level Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) Your license must be current, allow for full independent practice, and be unrestricted [You may be asked to obtain additional state licenses to meet growing business needs]
- 3+ years of post-licensure experience
- Clinical experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Experience working with managed care entities
- Proficiency is MS Office Suite
- Ability to type proficiently, and for a significant portion of your day comfortably, while speaking on the phone
- Solid organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple demands within strict turn-around-time requirements and track multiple state and business nuances for the cases you review
- Ability to work well independently and collaborate with others on a clinical team
- Solid written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Have a secure, private area of your home to set up an office, and access to a broadband ISP
- Available to work full-time during normal business hours Monday through Friday
- Ability and willingness to obtain additional state licenses based on business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Psychologists licensed in AZ, CA, FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, MN, or MS
- BCBA, BCBA-D, LBA (in addition to being a licensed psychologist)
- APA accredited training and internship
- Applied Behavior Analysis training and/or experience
- Clinical experience with children and adolescents
- Experience working in a managed care setting
- Peer review experience with managed care
- Behavior Modification expertise
- Advanced computer skills using Excel and Access Databases
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Optum
Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer - Remote
Atlanta, Georgia
Added 1w ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$115k - $125k/yr
3+ yrs exp.
Remote (US)
Managed care organization experience
Full Time
Job Description
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services evaluates requests for initial and continued coverage of ABA treatment and assessment services. The Peer Reviewer applies applicable clinical criteria, benefit-plan requirements, and federal, state, and local requirements; discusses clinically appropriate treatment considerations with treating providers; and issues clinical determinations, including adverse benefit determinations when requested services do not meet medical-necessity requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services evaluates requests for initial and continued coverage of ABA treatment and assessment services. The Peer Reviewer applies applicable clinical criteria, benefit-plan requirements, and federal, state, and local requirements; discusses clinically appropriate treatment considerations with treating providers; and issues clinical determinations, including adverse benefit determinations when requested services do not meet medical-necessity requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review initial and continued-service requests for ABA treatment and assessment services for commercial and Medicaid plans.
- Apply clinical criteria, benefit-plan requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements to each review.
- Conduct peer-to-peer consultations and discuss clinically appropriate treatment considerations with treating providers.
- Compose and enter clear, timely clinical determinations, including adverse benefit determinations when requested services do not meet medical-necessity requirements.
- Review requests for single-case agreements and appeals of previously denied services.
- Participate in peer consultations, staff meetings, and training activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
</oj-label>- Licensed doctoral level Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) Your license must be current, allow for full independent practice, and be unrestricted [You may be asked to obtain additional state licenses to meet growing business needs]
- 3+ years of post-licensure experience
- Clinical experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Experience working with managed care entities
- Proficiency is MS Office Suite
- Ability to type proficiently, and for a significant portion of your day comfortably, while speaking on the phone
- Solid organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple demands within strict turn-around-time requirements and track multiple state and business nuances for the cases you review
- Ability to work well independently and collaborate with others on a clinical team
- Solid written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Have a secure, private area of your home to set up an office, and access to a broadband ISP
- Available to work full-time during normal business hours Monday through Friday
- Ability and willingness to obtain additional state licenses based on business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Psychologists licensed in AZ, CA, FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, MN, or MS
- BCBA, BCBA-D, LBA (in addition to being a licensed psychologist)
- APA accredited training and internship
- Applied Behavior Analysis training and/or experience
- Clinical experience with children and adolescents
- Experience working in a managed care setting
- Peer review experience with managed care
- Behavior Modification expertise
- Advanced computer skills using Excel and Access Databases
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Mid Level Assistant Psychologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level assistant psychologist job?
Position your application around the depth and independence you have already demonstrated. Highlight caseloads you have managed, assessments you have led, and any supervisory or training contributions. Tailor your resume to show progression in clinical judgment rather than just task completion. Employers at this level want evidence that you can operate with limited oversight and contribute beyond your assigned duties.
Which companies hire mid level assistant psychologists?
Companies hiring mid level assistant psychologists right now include Optum, OU Health, and Behavioral Framework, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from health systems, community mental health organizations, and specialty behavioral health providers with established clinical teams.
Are there remote mid level assistant psychologist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by specialty and employer. About 20% of mid level assistant psychologist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with teletherapy and remote assessment roles most common. In-person positions remain prevalent for roles involving direct assessment, inpatient settings, or close clinical supervision requirements.
How do I move up to a mid level assistant psychologist role?
Moving from entry level into mid level takes deliberate skill-building and demonstrated ownership. Focus on deepening your clinical competencies in a defined area, taking on progressively complex cases, and seeking opportunities to contribute to group programs or staff training. Documenting measurable outcomes and earning the trust to work with reduced supervision are the clearest signals that you are ready to step up.
Which industries hire the most mid level assistant psychologists?
Mid Level assistant psychologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they rely on experienced support clinicians to extend the capacity of licensed psychologists across high-demand service areas.