Clinical Psychologist

Description:

About The Role
 

• Conducting comprehensive ASD developmental histories using preferred NICE guideline compliant methods/tools to evaluate children and adults undergoing Autism assessments.
• Conducting ADHD assessments.
• Opportunity to undertake ADOS assessments if ADOS-2 trained.
• Be able to assess children and young people aged 3 – 18yrs and Adults 18+.
• Observing and engaging clients during sessions and ensuring questions are asked in an age-appropriate and compassionate manner.
• Reviewing ADOS reports, developmental history, and relevant collateral information from home, school and observer information in the same session.
• Formulating a diagnosis, concluding the assessment, and providing feedback to the family in a kind and compassionate manner, including recommendations and signposting to local/national resources.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in planned clinics as well as cases where further information is required and offering a separate follow-up session to conclude the diagnosis if needed.
• Producing high-quality, detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours post-assessment, adhering to DSM-5 criteria and report templates. (Admin support for formatting and quality control is provided).
• Requesting onward referrals as clinically necessary, in line with local NHS Trust/ICB protocols.
   

Our Clinics
 

• Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
• Remote work and face to face available in Canterbury and Basingstoke (other locations available depending on your location)
• Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, accommodating your schedule, up to 40 hours a week.
• Free CPD opportunities, training and peer to peer support.
   

What We’re Looking For
 

• HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
• Expertise and confidence in ASD an ADHD assessments for children, young people and or Adults.
• Familiar with various diagnostic assessment tools such as Conners, ADI-R, DIVA-5, CAARS and QB testing.
• A professional who embodies our values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.
• Passionate about delivering clinical excellence.
• Specialists interest in neurodiversity.