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£60,933 - £70,132 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based at Luxborough Court School click apply for full job details

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Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (Autism and ADHD Assessor) London, Kensington Therapy RoomsPay: £63,000- £71,000 per year (pro rata, dependent on experience) Hours: 15 hours per week Responsible to: Clinical Psychologist Accountable To: Lead Clinical Psychologist OUR COMPANY The Nook Therapy Clinic is a specialist healthcare company working to support adults, children, young people, and their families affected by mental health, Autism and ADHD conditions to support individuals and families to reach their full potential. We are a compassionate and supportive team of clinicians who work closely together, support one another, and are passionate about the client group we support. Counselling Psychologist - MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB This post holder will work as part of The Nook Therapy Clinic, providing diagnostic assessments to young people and adults. This role is open to Clinical Psychologists who can offer expertise in the field of autism and ADHD. The post holder will support designated members of staff and provide advice and awareness raising of neurodiversity across agencies to facilitate group activities, contributing to the planning and implementation of interventions. Counselling Psychologist - MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will contribute to the diagnostic assessment of autism and ADHD in children, young people, and adults (additional training will be provided if needed). You will be under the supervision of the lead psychologist and will provide specialist advice and support to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency professionals and families working with neuro-diverse children, young people, and adults. You will help lead MDT discussions with the team to support the assessment and diagnosis of adults and children with ASD and ADHD. Under the guidance of the lead psychologist, you will gain experience and provide tailored, evidence-based, outcome-focused time-limited support to the partners/carers and wider family members of autistic/neuro-diverse children and young people. The Counselling Psychologist will: Contribute to the development, coordination and evaluation of specialist interventions provided within the Neurodevelopmental Service. Support and contribute to research projects, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and comply with NICE guidelines, current legislation pertaining to autism and ADHD and professional standards. Undertake a caseload to support senior Neurodevelopmental Team colleagues and work according to a plan agreed with the Team Lead and Clinical Lead for the service. The post holder will offer specialist knowledge and skills applied through theoretical and practical experience and contribute to multi-disciplinary case discussions. The post holder will be required to undertake training and become proficient under supervision in the assessment of autism and ADHD and the use of diagnostic assessment tools as recommended in NICE guidance. Ensure effective and timely contribution to multi-disciplinary team discussion and supervision around diagnostic assessments. Contribute to the development of the service, supporting the organisation to implement a range of activities and/or programmes. These may be ongoing and require contributing to evaluation and improvement. Provide specialist advice and consultation to other professionals forging strong relationships across the Neurodevelopment multidisciplinary team (MDT) and other agencies. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner within their level of competency, under the guidance of the lead psychologist. Manage own caseload, providing support and advice to individuals with autism spectrum conditions and ADHD. Service Management - Ensure adherence to Health Board policies and procedures and legislation and good practice guidance around autism and ADHD at all times. Contribute to the development and review of Neurodevelopmental team policies and procedures. Service Improvement. To be a positive role model, adhering to professional codes of practice and Health Board values, providing excellent standards of care. The post holder will critically evaluate research evidence relating to clinical effectiveness and share this information with other team members. Highlight unmet needs for this service area to respective senior colleagues. Contribute to, and support colleagues in relation to Neurodevelopmental service audits, service evaluation and quality improvement. Support an effective system to enable service users and family/carer involvement in service development. Utilise theory, evidence-based literature, and research to inform your work. Contribute to clinical research, as opportunities arise. Counselling Psychologist - COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS Communicate with clients, their relatives and multi-agency professionals regarding complex condition-related, sensitive and/or distressing information. Barriers to acceptance and understanding may need to be overcome, and this will require the use of highly developed interpersonal skills and empathy. Attendance at case conferences, meetings and reviews as required. To be an effective communicator with a range of people, including service users and their families, within the Neurodevelopmental multi-disciplinary team and across multi-agency settings. To demonstrate an excellent range of communication skills, incorporating emotional intelligence. Prepare comprehensive, analytical, and sensitively written diagnostic assessment reports on service users. Ensure appropriate and timely sharing of information with other agencies as required/with consent. Develop and deliver a range of educational and training materials in a range of settings through different mediums. Counselling Psychologist - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Relevant degree in Clinical Psychology and Registered member of HCPC. Willingness to train in the use of specific autism and ADHD diagnostic assessment instruments

Counselling Psychologist

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training &amp; development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Lead Clinician Location: Ashley Park School (Epsom) - Surrey KT18 7LR Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience - plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&amp;C's Apply)Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise <ul><li>WE LISTEN. We never assume.</li><li>WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.</li><li>WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. </li></ul>Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. The role: We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Ashley Park School based in Surrey. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG 'all', 'group' and 'individual' clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Ashley Park - Surrey KT18 7LR -Ashley Park School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 8 - 16<ul><li> Education - Options Autism </li></ul>For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: <ul><li>Recognised degree </li><li>Valid and up to date professional Registration &amp; membership of professional body e.g. HCPC &amp; RCOT</li><li>Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs</li><li>Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities</li><li>Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service</li><li>Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred</li><li>Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle </li></ul>Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: <ul><li>Life Assurance </li><li>Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions </li><li>"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks </li><li> You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit</li><li>Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.</li><li>A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits </li><li>100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad </li><li>Cycle to Work Schemes </li><li>Electric Car Purchase Scheme </li><li>Critical illness cover </li></ul>At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 289636

Lead Clinician

Job Title: Psychologist - Autism Pathway. Location: London Contract Type: Insourcing - Fixed-Term (30 Weeks initially)Start Date: ASAPHours: Flexible (Full or Part-Time Options Considered)Rate: Competitive Daily Rate. About the Role:We are seeking an experienced and motivated Psychologist (Clinical, Educational or Counselling) to support our Autism (ASD) assessment service as part of an insourcing contract. This 30-week fixed-term role is focused on reducing waiting times for neurodevelopmental assessments within the paediatric autism diagnostic pathway.You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, contributing to timely, high-quality autism assessments and diagnostic formulations. Clinics will be based at a single site with full administrative and clinical support.Key Responsibilities:• Deliver structured neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people referred for suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)• Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic formulation in line with NICE guidelines• Utilise diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, 3Di, and structured clinical interviews• Communicate effectively with families, schools, and external agencies throughout the assessment and feedback process• Produce high-quality clinical documentation and diagnostic reports• Support the service in maintaining compliance with quality standards and help reduce assessment backlogs efficientlyEssential Requirements:• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Educational or Counselling)• Experience conducting autism assessments in a paediatric or CAMHS setting• Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, 3Di, or equivalent (training provided if required)• Excellent report writing, formulation, and communication skills• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)What We Offer:• Competitive daily rates with weekly payment• Flexible working - full or part-time sessions considered• Single-site delivery with full administrative and clinical support• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on reducing ASD pathway waiting times• Supportive and professional contract management and onboardingTo Apply:If you're an experienced Psychologist looking for flexible contract work, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover note to: For more information, contact .

Psychologist - Autism Pathway

£60,933 - £70,132 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based at Luxborough Court School. Luxborough Court School is a purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 - 19 with autism. There is a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formally a Premier League football club's training ground), a bespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi-use games area.Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.Our Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:<ul><li>Training: A full induction and on the job training</li><li>Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays </li><li>Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development</li><li>Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here </li><li>Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance</li><li>Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts </li><li>Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here </li><li>A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time</li></ul> Bring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will:<ul><li>Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC</li><li>Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs</li><li>Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences</li><li>Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer</li><li>Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative</li><li>Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people</li></ul>This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Remote Autism Assessors (ADOS-2 / ADI-R) Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are seeking experienced clinicians trained in ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R to deliver high-quality remote autism assessments for children, young people, and adults. This is a flexible locum opportunity with competitive pay, offering the chance to support individuals and families through accurate, timely, and neurodiversity-affirming diagnostics. The Role You will conduct autism assessments using recognised tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R, and screening assessments), contribute to diagnostic conclusions, and provide feedback to patients and families. This role requires commitment to at least three assessment slots per week. Pay Structure <ul> <li> Screening Assessment - 30 minutes (15 minutes with patient, 15 minutes write-up) </li><li> ADOS-2 Assessment - 4 hours (up to 90 minutes with patient, 2 hours write-up, 30 minutes feedback) </li><li> ADI-R Assessment - 5 hours (up to 2.5 hours with informant, 2 hours write-up, 30 minutes feedback) </li><li> Did Not Attend (DNA) - Paid for 1 hour (excludes screenings) </li><li> Cancellations - Not payable </li></ul> Key Responsibilities <ul> <li> Administer and score ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R assessments with accuracy </li><li> Gather developmental history and collateral information where required </li><li> Deliver feedback sensitively to patients and families </li><li> Prepare high-quality clinical reports </li><li> Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team </li><li> Maintain professional records in line with standards and regulations </li></ul> Requirements <ul> <li> Qualified professional (Psychologist or related discipline) </li><li> Certified training in ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R </li><li> Experience conducting autism assessments across age groups </li><li> Current registration with relevant professional body HCPC preferred but will consider BPS </li><li> Strong clinical judgement and communication skills </li><li> Ability to commit to at least 3 assessment slots per week </li></ul> Why Join Us? <ul> <li> Fully remote - work flexibly from home </li><li> Competitive sessional rates (with higher pay for Psychologists &amp; Psychiatrists) </li><li> Paid for DNAs (excluding screenings) </li><li> Full operational and administrative support </li><li> Be part of a growing, specialist autism service making a real difference </li></ul>

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