Clinical Psychologist

North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join its therapy team. This role involves providing psychological interventions for students with autism, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support educational and emotional development. The position is part-time, three days a week, focused on enhancing the lives of children with special needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adolescents with autism and other complex needs.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and group psychological interventions for students aged 4-19 with autism.
• Conducting psychological assessments to inform individualised learning plans.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapeutic skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Portfield School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our therapy team. The successful candidate will work with students who have autism and other complex associated complexities. In addition to their work within the school, the Clinical Psychologist will also participate in monthly assessment sessions at our assessment centre collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to assess children for a diagnosis of autism. This role would be to support three days a week.

Main duties of the job

A day in the life of a Clinical Psychologist would include:

• Providing individual and group psychological interventions for students aged 4-19 with autism and other complex special needs.
• Conducting psychological assessments, including cognitive and behavioural evaluations, to inform individualised learning Plans.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and other school staff to support the emotional and psychological well-being of students.
• Developing and implement behaviour management plans and strategies to support students learning and development with the behaviour support team.
• Providing training and support to school staff and parents on topics related to autism and other special needs.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Attending monthly assessment sessions at the assessment centre, contributing to the diagnosis process for children referred for autism assessments.

About us

We exist to support and empower those living with autism.We recognise the challenges for children, adults and their families and will work with them as partners to find solutions and create opportunities through tailored learning and support.

Job responsibilities

• Providing individual and group psychological interventions for students aged 4-19 with autism and other complex special needs.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working with children and adolescents with autism and other complex needs.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to improving the lives of children with special needs

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist.

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.

£54,000 to £70,000 a yearDepending on experience