Senior Clinical Psychologist – Autism Assessments

CBT Solutions; Dublin; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Job summary

CBT Solutions, based at Oakwood Medical in Clonsilla, Dublin, seeks a Senior Clinical Psychologist to lead autism and developmental assessments within the AON service. The role blends clinic work with community travel and requires expert assessment, differential diagnosis, and the ability to work independently in a neuro‑affirmative, family‑centred approach.

You will integrate SLT/OT findings, prepare statutory AON reports, provide supervision to colleagues, maintain accurate GDPR‑compliant

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology.
• Accreditation with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
• Full, valid driving licence and access to a car.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant postgraduate clinical experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting autism assessments using recognised tools and protocols.
• Demonstrated experience administering and interpreting cognitive assessments.
• Working knowledge of the Assessment of Need (AON) process under the Disability Act 2005.
• Experience of clinical supervision, either as a supervisee or supervisor.
• Experience integrating SLT and OT assessment findings into autism assessments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities, Children First requirements, risk assessment and escalation procedures.
• Commitment to strength-based, neuro-affirmative practice and non-pathologising language in clinical work and report writing.
• Garda vetting and satisfactory reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive autism assessments across age ranges using tools including ADOS-2, ADI-R, 3Di and Vineland-3.
• Administer and interpret cognitive assessments (WISC-V, WAIS-IV, etc).
• Integrate SLT and OT findings into a coherent multidisciplinary formulation.
• Prepare AON reports that meet statutory timelines under the Disability Act 2005.
• Provide clear, sensitive feedback to children, young people and families.
• Travel independently to community and clinic locations across assigned CHO areas as required.
• Provide clinical supervision to colleagues and/or engage in regular clinical supervision.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with GDPR and data-protection requirements.
• Work in accordance with professional and ethical standards relating to informed consent and confidentiality.
• Liaise with referrers, families and other professionals as required.

Skills

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical

PSI accreditation

Driving licence

Independent caseload management

Autism assessments experience

Cognitive assessments experience

Neuro-affirmative practice

GDPR/data protection awareness

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology

Job description

CBT Solutions, based at Oakwood Medical in Clonsilla, Dublin, seeks a Senior Clinical Psychologist to lead autism and developmental assessments within the AON service. The role blends clinic work with community travel and requires expert assessment, differential diagnosis, and the ability to work independently in a neuro‑affirmative, family‑centred approach.

You will integrate SLT/OT findings, prepare statutory AON reports, provide supervision to colleagues, maintain accurate GDPR‑compliant