About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Psychologist to conduct Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R) assessments as part of an exciting opportunity offering flexibility and remote working.
This role is open to eligible candidates, provided they meet the required Irish qualification, professional registration and experience criteria.
Clinical Psychologists are preferred; however, Educational and Counselling Psychologists who meet the essential requirements will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct ADI-R assessments in line with professional standards and relevant clinical guidelines.
- Undertake face-to-face observations in Dublin, Cork or Galway as required.
- Apply previous experience working within the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE).
- Maintain accurate, thorough and timely clinical documentation.
- Ensure assessments are conducted ethically and in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain appropriate professional indemnity insurance and up-to-date registration.
- Registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Clinical Psychology is preferred, although Clinical, Educational and Counselling Psychologists will be considered.
- A relevant psychology qualification obtained in Ireland.
- A minimum of three year’s training and experience in conducting ADI-R assessments.
- Previous experience working within the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE).
- The ability to conduct face-to-face observations in Dublin, Cork or Galway.
- Relevant professional indemnity insurance.
Experience and qualifications relating to ADOS-2 assessments would also be beneficial where applicable.
Working Arrangements and Remuneration
- Remote: Assessments can be conducted remotely
- Assessment fee: €1,000 per completed assessment.
- Observation fee: An additional €200 per completed face-to-face observation in Dublin, Cork or Galway.
- Total remuneration: Up to €1,200 per assessment where the associated face-to-face observation is completed.
- Payment schedule: Payments are made on the last Friday of each month via BACS directly into the successful candidate’s nominated bank account.
Please note that face-to-face observations must take place in one of the specified Irish locations.
Compliance and Documentation
Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documentation:
- PSI or CORU registration number, as applicable.
- Department of Health Validation Letter.
- Copy of passport.
- Proof of address in the form of a utility bill dated within the last three months.
- Current professional indemnity insurance policy.
- Degree certificates and relevant qualifications, including any certifications relating to ADI-R and/or ADOS-2 assessments, where applicable.