Overview
Under the supervision of the Clinical Lead you will be required to:
* Provide specialist psychological assessments of children referred to the service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the childs care.
* Provide specialist knowledge and skills in the assessment and diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses where appropriate.
* Formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a childs problems based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the problem in the context of the family and wider system, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
Are you looking for a new opportunity? Do you want to join a dedicated team of professionals who are as passionate about changing the lives of disabled children in the UK? Then Caudwell Children is the place for you.
Due to increasing demand for our Autism Service, we are now looking for committed and passionate professionals to join our experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist who is an excellent team player and wants to work in a state of the art environment within a developing service that is part of an ambitious charity transforming the lives of autistic children and young people.
Caudwell Children is a Staffordshire based national charity, registered since 2000, providing practical and emotional support to children with a disability and their families. Supporting children aged 0 to 18 years. Some of our services extend to young people transitioning into adulthood to age 25 years. The Caudwell International Childrens Centre is the UKs first independent purpose-built facility dedicated to autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.
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