Speech and Language Therapists

Servisource; Dublin, Galway, Cork; On-site; EUR 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

A leading specialist service provider in Dublin is looking for Clinical/Educational Psychologists to join their Autism Assessment Centre. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy and experience with autism diagnostic assessment tools like ADOS and ADI-R. This role offers flexibility in scheduling assessments to accommodate existing commitments and provides opportunities for immediate start. CORU Accreditation is required for this ongoing project, with part-time to full-time positions available.

Qualifications

• Must have CORU Accreditation.
• Relevant experience in autism diagnostic assessments.
• Validation of qualifications required if qualified outside the Republic of Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specific diagnostic assessments for autism symptoms.
• Work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team.
• Provide assessments from various gathering methods (observations, interviews).

Skills

Administering diagnostic assessments in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Training and experience in autism diagnostic assessment tools (ADOS & ADI-R)

Collating information for differential diagnosis

Experience with children aged 3-18

Education

Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Servisource (part of the CPL Group) is a leading provider of high-quality and innovative specialist solutions, with over 20 years’ experience across several sector specialities. Within the Servisource umbrella, our Autism Assessment Centre is dedicated to providing exceptional services in the Assessment of Need and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Servisource is actively seeking staff-grade Clinical/Educational Psychologists to join our dynamic team. While you will be contributing to the Autism Assessment Centre’s crucial work, you will be employed by Servisource.

• The clients that have been referred by the HSE and have evidence of possible autism symptoms and require a specific diagnostic assessment
• The clients are between three & eighteen years of age

Candidate: The ideal candidate must have relevant experience in administering diagnostic assessments in the area Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Essential Criteria Applicants should have the following skillset;

• Qualifications with training and experience in autism diagnostic assessment tools specifically ADOS & ADI-R
• Possess a postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy as recognised by CORU
• Must be experienced in providing the full range of services;(Including Assessments from direct observation, school visits, home visits, parental interview, teacher consultation where indicated, file review & interpretation of existing reports)
• Have the ability to collate all information gathered to arrive at a differential diagnosis within a Multidisciplinary Team.

All applicants must have CORU Accreditation. If qualified outside the Republic of Ireland Validation of qualifications with the Department of Health and Children is required.

The assessments can take place on a flexible time-scale (e.g. weekends, evenings) so they can fit around any existing work, and they will be organised and remunerated in the same way as independent/private work.

This is an ongoing project with Part Time, Flexible and Full Time positions on offer at different locations. We would have opportunities for immediate start following all necessary document checks.