Associate Practitioner Psychologist — Neurodiversity Assessment
Core
Deliver high-quality, neuroaffirmative Autism and ADHD identification assessments and psychological therapy for children (aged seven and above) and adults via virtual platforms.
Role type
Associate Practitioner Psychologist (Neurodiversity Assessment & Therapy)
Builds
Integrated, person-centred assessments and therapy services for neurodivergent individuals
Domain
Mental health / Neurodiversity / Digital Health
Required skills
ADOS-2 administration and interpretation, ADI-R administration and interpretation, DIVA-5 administration and interpretation, NICE guidelines knowledge, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, ICD-11 diagnostic criteria, biopsychosocial formulation, risk screening, safeguarding assessments, CBT, ACT, DBT-informed approaches, narrative and systemic frameworks, GDPR compliance
Preferred skills
Experience with co-occurring intellectual disabilities, sensory needs, or complex communication profiles, training in adapted therapeutic modalities (PDA-informed), clinical supervision experience, HSE and private sector pathway experience
Technologies
Virtual platforms, ADOS-2, ADI-R, DIVA-5
Responsibilities
Administer, score, and interpret ADOS-2, ADI-R, and DIVA-5; conduct initial neurodiversity consultations and deliver feedback sessions; produce written assessment reports; provide evidence-based psychological therapy; undertake risk screening and safeguarding assessments; collaborate with multidisciplinary team members; maintain accurate case notes and records
Seniority
Associate, self-employed practitioner