Overview
Clinical Psychologist - Independent Clinician Network
Independent Clinical Network — Remote — United Kingdom — Flexible
We are seeking dedicated and passionate Clinical Psychologists who share our core values of trust, integrity, commitment and kindness to join our growing team.
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.
What We’re Looking For
* HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
* Expertise and confidence in ASD and ADHD assessments for children, young people and/or adults.
* Familiar with diagnostic 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.
What We Offer
* Flexible working hours, with availability 7 days a week to suit your lifestyle (subject to the Working Time Directive).
* Competitive per assessment rates, outside IR35.
* Regular supervision and opportunities to enhance your assessment skills.
* Training opportunities
* Full administrative support for appointment scheduling and report writing.
* Access to free CPD sessions.
* A unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals and their families navigating undiagnosed neurodiversity.
Additional Information / Contacting Us
* For further information please email recruitment@psicon.co.uk or call the Psicon Recruitment Team on 0330 8383106 for more information.
* Should you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments or assistance you might need in the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team and we will do our best to support you.
* Please note, Psicon operate a ‘safer recruitment’ policy and will require candidates to undergo full referencing (covering a 3-year period), an enhanced DBS check, provide evidence of up-to-date mandatory training, the right to live and work in the UK as well as appropriate indemnity insurance for working in a self-employed capacity.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Mental Health Care
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