Job Title: Specialist Clinician
Dublin Location: Dublin, Ireland
Roland required for this exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing comprehensive assessments to families and adults. This is a hybrid role for suitably qualified clinicians working within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children referred for autism and/ or ADHD assessments via HSE / NHS Patient choice and their GP. Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely, but you must be able to travel to our office in Dublin.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality psychological care across the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will conduct diagnostic assessments using established tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R. Assessments are undertaken on behalf of the HSE / NHS via GP referral and require conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and/ or ADHD.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conducting diagnostic assessments using established tools
* Writing up assessment reports in a timely and professional manner
* Providing appropriate recommendations and interventions
* Supervising and supporting junior staff members depending on experience
Requirements:
* Registered Practitioner Psychologist
* Eligible to work in Ireland
* Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/ specialist developmental assessments with children and young people
* Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for autism and ADHD
* Knowledge of differential diagnosis
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. They will also have a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with best practice in the field.