At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct remote assessments for Autism using your clinical expertise and judgement.
- Company: Join ProblemShared, a growing team dedicated to exceptional care in mental health.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with access to expert knowledge and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals with Autism while working autonomously.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, or Social Worker with relevant experience.
We are growing our team and are looking for Autism Assessor Contractors who want to work self-employed. This will be a minimum of 2 days per week, 8 hours per day.
Main duties of the job:
- Use your clinical and autonomous judgement (with Clinical Team Lead oversight) and experience to make treatment decisions using your highly developed skills and knowledge in the management of adults and young people with Autism; and provide remote ASC assessments as part of a pair of two clinicians.
- Complete risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care.
- Complete client records/reports with accuracy and timeliness on our clinical platform.
- Make recommendations on any additional assessments or interventions required (as appropriate) to the client within the report.
- Access regular clinical supervision, management supervision, and multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussions.
What you will need to be successful in this role:
- Ability to undertake both ADOS and ADI-R is essential.
- Current NMC, HCPC or Social Work England registration with no restrictions on practice.
- Occupational Therapists, Psychologists or Social Workers with previous experience and knowledge of autonomously assessing and diagnosing Autism.
- Ability to work effectively to manage own caseload.
- Up to date knowledge of legislation, research and developments relevant to the field of Autism.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Autism Assessor (Contractor) employer: National health service
The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises patient safety and service improvement. With a strong commitment to employee development, including leadership training and apprenticeship programmes, staff are empowered to grow their skills while contributing to the health of London. The Trust's inclusive culture and focus on quality management ensure that employees feel valued and supported in their vital roles.
