Clinical Psychologist – Autism & ADHD Assessments

Clinical Psychologist – Autism & ADHD Assessments

Associate Clinical Psychologist – Autism & ADHD Assessments Rate: £260 per assessment

Contract:

Self‑employed, outside IR35 Working pattern:
Flexible, Monday–Sunday

Hours:

Up to 40 hours per week.

As an Associate Clinical Psychologist you will deliver comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD assessments for children, young people and adults, working within NICE‑compliant frameworks.

• Conduct comprehensive ASD developmental histories using NICE‑guideline‑compliant tools and approaches for children and adults.
• Deliver ADHD assessments across child, young person and adult populations.
• Undertake ADOS assessments where ADOS‑2 trained (desirable).
• Assess clients aged 3–18 years and adults aged 18+.
• Observe and engage clients during assessment sessions, ensuring an age‑appropriate, respectful and compassionate approach.
• Review ADOS reports, developmental histories and relevant collateral information from families, schools and other informants within the same assessment episode.
• Formulate diagnostic conclusions and provide clear, compassionate feedback, including recommendations and signposting to local and national support services.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within planned clinics and where additional information is required, including offering follow‑up sessions when necessary.
• Produce high‑quality diagnostic reports within 48 hours of assessment, in line with DSM‑5 criteria and agreed report templates (administrative support provided for formatting and quality assurance).
• Request onward referrals where clinically indicated, in line with local NHS Trust and ICB pathways.

• Up to four assessments per day, paid on a per‑assessment basis.
• Remote and/or face‑to‑face assessment opportunities available, depending on location.
• Flexible working days available Monday to Sunday, enabling you to work around existing commitments.
• Access to free CPD opportunities, training and peer‑to‑peer support.

• HCPC‑registered Clinical Psychologist.
• Demonstrable expertise and confidence in ASD and ADHD assessments for children, young people and/or adults.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as Conners, ADI‑R, DIVA‑5, CAARS and QBTest.
• Consistently demonstrates trust, integrity, commitment and kindness.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence and best practice.
• Specialist interest in neurodiversity.

• Highly flexible working, with availability 7 days a week (subject to the Working Time Directive).
• £260 per assessment, paid outside IR35.
• Regular clinical supervision and opportunities to further develop assessment expertise.
• Ongoing training opportunities.
• Full administrative support for appointment scheduling and report preparation.
• Free access to CPD sessions delivered by experienced clinicians.
• A meaningful opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals and families navigating undiagnosed neurodiversity.