About the role
Brightline is redefining what pediatric behavioral health care looks like for families across the country and we’re looking for a mission-driven provider specializing in diagnostic evaluations who will bring that vision to life. The Diagnostic Evaluation Provider conducts comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for youth up to age 18, serving as a specialist resource across the region. If you are as passionate about evidence-based mental health care for kids, teens, and families as we are, we’re looking for you. Why This Role Brightline is expanding its evaluation capacity to meet growing demand across our NY clinics. In this role, you will serve as a dedicated specialist conducting in-depth diagnostic evaluations that directly shape treatment planning and family outcomes. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and help set the clinical standard for evaluation excellence at Brightline. This is a rare opportunity to do high-impact clinical work within an innovative, fast-growing practice that is transforming pediatric mental health care.
Responsibilities Diagnostic Evaluation Conduct in-depth diagnostic evaluations, including clinical interviews, multi-informant data review, and differential diagnosis, to clarify presenting concerns and inform evidence-based care for youth up to age 18 (ongoing care provided by other team members) Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for ongoing care in alignment with patient need and Brightline’s program offerings Integrate screening and rating measures into comprehensive diagnostic formulations Deliver family feedback sessions with actionable, accessible clinical guidance Collaboration & Development Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage in peer consultation, and participate in continuous professional development Contribute to the development and refinement of Brightline’s evaluation and testing service line Participate in community engagement and outreach opportunities
Requirements: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field Active, unrestricted LCSW, LMHC-D, LMFT-D licensure in the State of New York Extensive experience conducting diagnostic evaluations across a variety of presenting concerns for youth and families Advanced training in semi-structured diagnostic interviews with ability to adapt to varied clinical contexts Strong working knowledge of evidence-based interventions for common pediatric concerns, enabling clear and actionable diagnostic recommendations Strong knowledge of current clinical research and commitment to staying updated on the latest empirical advancements Clear understanding of and deep commitment to ethical standards of care Experience providing diagnostic evaluations and feedback sessions virtually Interest and experience thriving in a start-up environment Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, particularly Spanish-speaking Ability to maintain up to 30 hours per week for evaluations + feedback We offer several
