Adult Autism Diagnostic Psychologist

Vertis Health; Redditch; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Learning & development

Flexible working

Job summary

Vertis Health is seeking an experienced HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist to join our Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Service. You will perform ADI-R developmental assessments within a multidisciplinary autism diagnostic pathway, contributing to person-centred diagnostic assessments for adults.

You will work with ADOS-2 assessors, integrate developmental history with clinical evidence, and participate in diagnostic feedback and post-diagnostic psychoeducation.

Qualifications

• Must hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology.
• Formal training in ADI-R with demonstrated competence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ADI-R developmental assessments for adults.
• Gather, analyse and interpret developmental, collateral and clinical data.
• Collaborate with ADOS-2 assessors in MDT discussions and feedback.

Skills

Adult autism knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Diagnostic assessment

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registration as Clinical Psychologist

Formal ADI-R training

Job description

Vertis Health is seeking an experienced HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist to join our Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Service. You will perform ADI-R developmental assessments within a multidisciplinary autism diagnostic pathway, contributing to person-centred diagnostic assessments for adults.

You will work with ADOS-2 assessors, integrate developmental history with clinical evidence, and participate in diagnostic feedback and post-diagnostic psychoeducation.