Job Description
Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (Autism and ADHD Assessor)
London, Kensington Therapy Rooms
Pay: £63,000- £71,000 per year (pro rata, dependent on experience)
Hours: 15 hours per week
Responsible to: Clinical Psychologist
Accountable To: Lead Clinical Psychologist
Our Company
The Nook Therapy Clinic is a specialist healthcare company working to support adults, children, young people, and their families affected by mental health, Autism and ADHD conditions to support individuals and families to reach their full potential.
Main Purpose of the Job
This post holder will work as part of The Nook Therapy Clinic, providing diagnostic assessments to young people and adults.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Contribute to the diagnostic assessment of autism and ADHD in children, young people, and adults.
* Provide specialist advice and support to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency professionals and families working with neuro-diverse children, young people, and adults.
* Contribute to the development, coordination and evaluation of specialist interventions provided within the Neurodevelopmental Service.
* Support and contribute to research projects, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and comply with NICE guidelines, current legislation pertaining to autism and ADHD and professional standards.
Communication and Relationships
Communicate with clients, their relatives and multi-agency professionals regarding complex condition-related, sensitive and/or distressing information.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
* Relevant degree in Clinical Psychology and Registered member of HCPC.
* Willingness to train in the use of specific autism and ADHD diagnostic assessment instruments
* Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of autistic individuals, individuals with ADHD and their families/carers/partners.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to equality and diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or race.
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