Assistant Psychologist

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist team delivering a service for adults with neuro-diverse presentations, specifically Autism (Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  The post-holder will work as part of an team comprising psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical practitioners, assistant psychologists, and administrators.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the Adult Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service and Adult ADHD Clinic. They main role of the assistant psychologist will be to support the team with referral screening and diagnostic assessments, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. The post holder will be trained to conduct informant report interviews to contribute to the diagnostic process, as well as support clinicians with other aspects of the diagnostic assessments. Additionally there will be opportunities to support with psychological assessment and intervention, including co-facilitating group workshops within the Adult ADHD Clinic.

The post holder will also contribute to clinically relevant administration such as responding to enquiries, liaising with service users, and booking appointments. They will attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings on a weekly basis. They will work on supporting the team with any current research projects. They may also work on other designated projects within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures, including conducting audits and service evaluations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will support and enhance the psychological care of clients within the Adult Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service and Adult ADHD Clinic. They main role of the assistant psychologist will be to support the team with referral screening and diagnostic assessments, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. The post holder will be trained to conduct informant report interviews to contribute to the diagnostic process, as well as support clinicians with other aspects of the diagnostic assessments. Additionally there will be opportunities to support with psychological assessment and intervention, including co-facilitating group workshops within the Adult ADHD Clinic.

The post holder will also contribute to clinically relevant administration such as responding to enquiries, liaising with service users, and booking appointments. They will attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings on a weekly basis. They will work on supporting the team with any current research projects. They may also work on other designated projects within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures, including conducting audits and service evaluations.