Psychologist Autism Assessment Psychologist (Adults & Children) - Remote (UK) and/or Yorkshire (in-person)
Rates & Working Arrangements
£350 per remote assessment
£380 per on-site assessment
Up to 4 assessments per day
Assessment hours: 08:00–22:00, Monday–Sunday
Overview
A clinician-led neurodevelopmental service is expanding its Autism Assessment provision for adults and children and is seeking experienced HCPC-registered psychologists to join its assessor team. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based autism assessments within a robust clinical governance framework and a neuro-affirming, patient-centred approach.
You will manage the full assessment pathway end-to-end, integrating standardised tools, clinical interview, developmental history, and observation, and producing clear, defensible diagnostic reports.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver autism diagnostic assessments for adults and/or children (remote and/or Leeds clinic)
Complete clinical interview, functional impact assessment, and neurodevelopmental history
Review and integrate collateral information (family, informants, records)
Use and interpret assessment tools including AQ10, RAADS, CAT-Q, and AQ50
Undertake and document structured behavioural observation (e.g. ADOS-2 or agreed alternative)
Formulate diagnostic outcomes using recognised frameworks (DSM/ICD), including differential diagnosis
Produce high-quality diagnostic reports within agreed timeframes
Provide professional, sensitive feedback sessions with psychoeducation and recommendations
Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with governance, safeguarding, and GDPR requirements
Essential Criteria
HCPC registration as a Psychologist, one of the following:
Clinical Psychologist
Counselling Psychologist
Forensic Psychologist
Educational Psychologist
Experience independently completing autism assessments
Strong understanding of autism presentations across the lifespan
Excellent clinical report-writing skills
Commitment to neuro-affirming, evidence-based practice
Appropriate professional indemnity
For remote work: private clinical space and own equipment
Desirable
ADOS-2 training and experience (relevant modules)
Experience with structured autism interviews (e.g. ADI-R, DISCO, 3Di)
Experience within NHS or NHS-commissioned pathways (including Right to Choose)Pre-Engagement Checks
Engagement is subject to DBS, identity and right-to-work checks, professional registration, and references