Psychologist - Autism Pathway

Job Title: Psychologist – Autism Pathway.
Location: London
Contract Type: Insourcing – Fixed-Term (30 Weeks initially)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Flexible (Full or Part-Time Options Considered)
Rate: Competitive Daily Rate.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Psychologist (Clinical, Educational or Counselling) to support our Autism (ASD) assessment service as part of an insourcing contract. This 30-week fixed-term role is focused on reducing waiting times for neurodevelopmental assessments within the paediatric autism diagnostic pathway.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, contributing to timely, high-quality autism assessments and diagnostic formulations. Clinics will be based at a single site with full administrative and clinical support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people referred for suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic formulation in line with NICE guidelines
• Utilise diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, 3Di, and structured clinical interviews
• Communicate effectively with families, schools, and external agencies throughout the assessment and feedback process
• Produce high-quality clinical documentation and diagnostic reports
• Support the service in maintaining compliance with quality standards and help reduce assessment backlogs efficiently

Essential Requirements:

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Educational or Counselling)
• Experience conducting autism assessments in a paediatric or CAMHS setting
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, 3Di, or equivalent (training provided if required)
• Excellent report writing, formulation, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates with weekly payment
• Flexible working – full or part-time sessions considered
• Single-site delivery with full administrative and clinical support
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on reducing ASD pathway waiting times
• Supportive and professional contract management and onboarding

To Apply:

If you're an experienced Psychologist looking for flexible contract work, we want to hear from you!

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