Autism Assessment Nurse

Service Care Solutions; United States; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is looking for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join their neurodevelopmental assessment service. This fully remote position allows you to conduct structured autism assessments and produce clinical reports. The ideal candidate will have active NMC registration and experience in autism diagnostic assessments. You can work flexibly in a full-time or part-time capacity while contributing to evidence-based outcomes for individuals and families.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration required.
• Experience in conducting autism diagnostic assessments is essential.
• Strong clinical report writing skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured ADI-R assessments remotely.
• Conduct detailed interviews with parents or carers.
• Produce clear, high-quality clinical reports.

Skills

Clinical report writing

Experience conducting autism diagnostic assessments

Using remote consultation platforms

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration

Tools

Digital clinical systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) who is fully qualified in ADI-R to join a growing neurodevelopmental assessment service delivering high-quality autism assessments remotely.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive clinical team in a permanent role offering flexibility and fully remote working. You will play a key role in delivering structured autism assessments and contributing to accurate, evidence-based diagnostic outcomes for individuals and families.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver structured ADI-R assessments remotely in line with recognised clinical guidance.
• Conduct detailed interviews with parents, carers and/or individuals as part of the diagnostic process.
• Produce clear, high-quality clinical reports to support diagnostic decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including clinicians involved in the autism diagnostic pathway.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are upheld and appropriate escalation procedures are followed.

About the Service

This organisation provides national neurodevelopmental assessment services, supporting timely access to autism diagnostic pathways. The service focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments through a clinician-led model supported by modern digital systems.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• Demonstrable experience conducting autism diagnostic assessments.
• Strong clinical report writing skills.
• Confidence using remote consultation platforms and digital clinical systems.
• Experience within CAMHS, neurodevelopmental services, or learning disability services.
• Familiarity with additional autism assessment tools.

Additional Information

• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Location: Fully remote
• Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time considered
• DBS: Subject to Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Professional Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration