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Psychologist/Neurodevelopmental Practitioner Role Job Title: Clinical/Counselling Psychologist / Neurodevelopmental Practitioner Location: F2F in Devon / hybrid options Full time/Part time: Part-time and full-time options Sector: Neurodevelopmental Assessments Specialisms: Training and practical use of ADOS and/or ADI-R plus ADHD Assessment tools Salary: Psychologists: Up to £74,000 OT, SLT, Nurse, Social Worker, ND Practitioner: Up to £63,000
Introduction Are you in search of a flexible working opportunity that offers rewarding pay, promotes a healthier work- life balance?
If so please read on as we are currently headhunting for neurodevelopmental practitioners on a hybrid F2F and remote basis. Our client is an award-winning independent psychology and neurodevelopmental practice. They hold NHS contracts to deliver neurodevelopmental (Autism and ADHD) assessments and are looking to expand their team to undertake assessments. Applicants must have experience of working with children and young people/adults with neurodevelopmental conditions and as well as experience of undertaking MDT Autism and ADHD assessments in line with N.I.C.E guidance. The current team comprises of Clinical Psychologists, Neurodevelopmental Practitioners, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurse practitioners, Specialist CAMHS practitioners, Assistant Psychologists and support workers. Full supervision and relevant ongoing training is provided as part of this role. Part time work may be available depending upon service needs. Annual leave WTE is 28 days plus bank holidays.
Benefits include • Company pension • Generous annual leave allowance • Birthday day off/time in lieu • Company benefits and discounts • Sick pay • Company events • Full ongoing training and Clinical Supervision provided
Main duties of the job The role will be to undertake face to face Neurodevelopmental assessments (autism and ADHD) for children /or adults as part of a multidisciplinary team. The assessments may include some or all of the following depending upon professional background/experience. Training will be provided where required
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in line with service needs alongside supervision:
• Parental/ Developmental interviews to explore the client's developmental history relating to Autism, ADHD and Learning. This may include the service structured interviews, the ADI-R, ACE, ACE+ or Young DIVA assessments.
• 1:1 play based/ activity sessions with the young person/ adult as part of neurodevelopmental assessments
• ADOS-2 Assessments • Cognitive Assessments • QB Test • School observations • Liaison with schools and other professionals • Additional psychometrics • Multidisciplinary team meetings • Neurodevelopmental Screening Assessments • Report writing: Neurodevelopmental screening reports and full Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Person Specifications
Report Writing and Record Keeping
Essential
• Proven track record of high quality report writing and record keeping Desirable
• Experience of writing neurodevelopmental assessment reports • Experience of using patient notes systems and/ or CRM systems
Excellent IT Skills
Essential
• Excellent IT skills- including good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. • Experience of using practice Management Systems to record clinical notes and contacts, book and
outcome appointments
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Essential • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with families and young
people in a supportive and empathic way. • Ability to communicate clearly the outcome of assessments • Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential HCPC registration or pending Desirable Training and experience in the following:
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• ADOS • ADI-R • Young-DIVA, • Autism and ADHD Assessments • Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Organisational Skills
Essential
• Excellent organisational and time keeping skills and ability to meet deadlines linked to KPI's
Experience
Essential
• Experience of Autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children and young people or adults • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team