Psychologist

Autism Assessment Psychologist (Adults & Children) – Remote (UK) and/or Leeds (in-person)

Rates & Working Arrangements

• £350 per remote assessment
• £400 per on-site assessment (Leeds)
• Up to 4 assessments per day
• Assessment hours: 08:00–22:00, Monday–Sunday

Overview

A clinician-led neurodevelopmental service is expanding its Autism Assessment provision for adults and children and is seeking experienced HCPC-registered psychologists to join its assessor team. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based autism assessments within a robust clinical governance framework and a neuro-affirming, patient-centred approach.

You will manage the full assessment pathway end-to-end, integrating standardised tools, clinical interview, developmental history, and observation, and producing clear, defensible diagnostic reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver autism diagnostic assessments for adults and/or children (remote and/or Leeds clinic)
• Complete clinical interview, functional impact assessment, and neurodevelopmental history
• Review and integrate collateral information (family, informants, records)
• Use and interpret assessment tools including AQ10, RAADS, CAT-Q, and AQ50
• Undertake and document structured behavioural observation (e.g. ADOS-2 or agreed alternative)
• Formulate diagnostic outcomes using recognised frameworks (DSM/ICD), including differential diagnosis
• Produce high-quality diagnostic reports within agreed timeframes
• Provide professional, sensitive feedback sessions with psychoeducation and recommendations
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with governance, safeguarding, and GDPR requirements

Essential Criteria

• HCPC registration as a Psychologist, one of the following:
• Clinical Psychologist
• Counselling Psychologist
• Forensic Psychologist
• Educational Psychologist
• Experience independently completing autism assessments
• Strong understanding of autism presentations across the lifespan
• Excellent clinical report-writing skills
• Commitment to neuro-affirming, evidence-based practice
• Appropriate professional indemnity
• For remote work: private clinical space and own equipment

Desirable

• ADOS-2 training and experience (relevant modules)
• Experience with structured autism interviews (e.g. ADI-R, DISCO, 3Di)
• Experience within NHS or NHS-commissioned pathways (including Right to Choose)

Pre-Engagement Checks

Engagement is subject to DBS, identity and right-to-work checks, professional registration, and references.