Nurse Practitioner

UNIFI Autism Care is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team and support the well-being of our clients. This role is crucial in ensuring that each child receives the most appropriate and effective care. The Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive clinical evaluations of children ages 18 months to 12 years of age exhibiting potential neurodevelopmental disorders. The Nurse Practitioner role is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about improving children's lives through accurate neurodevelopmental disorder identification. 

About UNIFI 

The mission of UNIFI is to create an autism care system through innovative and integrated behavioral healthcare, via collaboration among all the patient’s treatment providers in a shared pursuit to obtain meaningful outcomes. We recognize the importance of a unified approach to autism care and are partnering with healthcare systems to better serve our patients.  

UNIFI is committed to living and breathing our values of Compassion, Acceptance, Reliability, and Effectiveness (C.A.R.E.) -- with our patients, their families, and our staff. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Conducts diagnostic testing for suspected neurodevelopmental disorders, sometimes referred to as “autism rule-out", for children ages 2-18 using ADOS-2 and other assessment tools (MIGDAS-2, BASC-3, SRS-2, Vineland-3) 
• Analyze results data and write clear evaluation reports 
• Meet with families to explain diagnostic evaluation findings 
• Draft comprehensive reports detailing all identified symptoms and areas of impairment related to confirmed ASD diagnoses 
• Work closely with Diagnostic Clinic staff on customer service for evaluations and meetings 
• Stay up to date on best practices for autism diagnostic assessments and ensure accurate implementation  

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Demonstrated clinical competencies essential to performing diagnostic duties 
• Technologically competent with systems/tools utilized 
• Communicates effectively verbally and written with internal and external stakeholders 
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities 
• Flexible and able to adapt to changes 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team 

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume clinic environment by prioritizing timeliness and accuracy 
• Patient and empathetic when working with patients and their families, especially when delivering a diagnosis  

Work Environment  

• The Nurse Practitioner will work at our diagnostic clinic. This position is eligible to work remote when assessments are not scheduled.  

Travel 

• The Nurse Practitioner will occasionally travel for in-person meetings, conferences, or training. Travel time will be paid for by UNIFI. Mileage can be expensed. 

Experience and Education 

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of Indiana 

• Professional experience with assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders 

Physical Requirements 

The Nurse Practitioner must be able to move around the office and assessment rooms to conduct evaluations and meet with patients and families. This includes activities like sitting, standing, bending, and kneeling. Sufficient dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate assessment materials, testing kits, and office equipment like computers, phones, etc. The role will involve lifting or carrying light materials. The Nurse Practitioner will be trained in crisis management procedures and must be physically able to implement them if necessary. However, the patient’s caregivers will primarily be expected to manage their child’s challenging behavior. Lastly, the Nurse Practitioner must have adequate sensory ability to conduct necessary visual observations and auditory communications during diagnostic sessions. Includes sufficient vision and hearing to reliably perform testing duties and interact with patients/families. 

Benefits

• Competitive base salary starting at $100k with total compensation at $120k 
• Invest in your future with a 401(k) plan with company match.   
• Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for your well-being. 
• Enjoy a generous time-off package with 24 total days annually: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays for work-life balance. 
• Embark on a journey of continuous growth with extensive training and ongoing support.    
• Receive an annual stipend dedicated to your professional development.    
• Embrace a Monday through Friday schedule, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.   
• We deeply value and prioritize the well-being of both our team members and patients, fostering a supportive and caring environment for everyone in our UNIFI family.