Autism Assessor

NHS; London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital healthcare is seeking Autism Assessors for permanent positions, with the opportunity to work fully remotely. As an Autism Assessor, you will conduct remote assessments, utilizing your clinical expertise to make autonomous diagnostic decisions and support patients throughout their journey. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to be part of a meaningful mission to enhance neurodevelopmental healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered with no restrictions.
• Experience in assessing and diagnosing Autism.
• Ability to undertake ADOS and ADI-R assessments essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote ASC assessments as part of a team.
• Complete risk assessments and maintain client records.
• Consult with other staff to develop skills in Autism care.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Autonomy in decision making

Knowledge of Autism

Education

Current NMC, HCPC or Social Work England registration

Job description

Seeking Permanent team members to work either Full Time or Part Time, Fully remote- UK based with a starting salary of £55-60k.

https://careers.problemshared.net/jobs/5811812-autism-assessor

Our team at ProblemShared is growing, we are on a mission to provide exceptional care and we have opportunities available to join our supportive and collaborative team. We truly believe that you can do the best work of your career with us and have meaningful impact on patients you support. We combine People, Data and Technology to better equip people in taking the next step in their mind health or neurodevelopmental Journey.

**INTERVIEWS ARE HELD ON AN ONGOING BASIS-DON'T DELAY APPLY TODAY**

Main duties of the job

• https://careers.problemshared.net/jobs/5811812-autism-assessor
• Provide remote ASC assessments as part of a team of two clinicians. One practitioner delivers the ADOS-informed assessment while the other undertakes the ADI-R.
• Use clinical judgement and experience to make treatment decisions using highly developed skills and knowledge regarding management of adults and young people with Autism.
• Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for diagnostic decision making within competence, with supervision from Team Leads.
• Complete risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care.
• Ensure accurate and timely client records are kept on the clinical platform. Reports should be written professionally and completed within expected timeframes.
• Make recommendations on any additional assessments or interventions required (as appropriate) to the client within the report.
• Work closely with senior leadership team on the further development of the Autism pathways.
• Provide consultation and training to other members of staff to develop skills in this area of expertise.
• Maintain registration with the appropriate governing body (NMC/HCPC,Social Work England).
• Access regular clinical supervision, management supervision, and multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussions.

About us

About Us

https://careers.problemshared.net/jobs/5811812-autism-assessor

The digital healthcare landscape is exciting and ever changing. We have a depth of knowledge in our own team- working at the forefront of change you will be surrounded by talented and supported colleagues and leaders. Striving for excellence and best in class clinical service is at the heart of our team where learning and CPD is integral. Our community of experts have created an environment of knowledge sharing and we have access to the key voices in the world of neurodevelopmental excellence.

ProblemShared has created strong partnerships servicing several NHS, university, and insurer contracts to deliver high quality ADHD and autism assessments as well as assessments for learning differences. We offer wrap-around care in the form of psychoeducation, prescribing, educational navigation, and therapy sessions all under one roof.

Job responsibilities

The Role

We are hiring Autism Assessors to help us reach and support more patients.

You will:

• Provide remote ASC assessments as part of a team of two clinicians. One practitioner delivers the ADOS-informed assessment while the other undertakes the ADI-R.
• Use clinical judgement and experience to make treatment decisions using highly developed skills and knowledge regarding management of adults and young people with Autism.
• Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for diagnostic decision making within competence, with supervision from Team Leads.
• Complete risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care.
• Ensure accurate and timely client records are kept on the clinical platform. Reports should be written professionally and completed within expected timeframes.
• Make recommendations on any additional assessments or interventions required (as appropriate) to the client within the report.
• Work closely with senior leadership team on the further development of the Autism pathways.
• Provide consultation and training to other members of staff to develop skills in this area of expertise.
• Maintain registration with the appropriate governing body (NMC/HCPC,Social Work England).
• Access regular clinical supervision, management supervision, and multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussions.

Please see the link below to apply for the role

Autism Assessor - ProblemShared

Person Specification

Experience

• What we are looking for:
• 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.
• Good knowledge of legislation, research and developments relevant to the field of Autism.
• Ability to undertake both ADOS and ADI-R is essential. MDTs are held when required with Team Leads and, where warranted, with input from our psychiatry colleague.

Qualifications

• What we are looking for:
• 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.
• Good knowledge of legislation, research and developments relevant to the field of Autism.
• Ability to undertake both ADOS and ADI-R is essential. MDTs are held when required with Team Leads and, where warranted, with input from our psychiatry colleague.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working