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We are a private clinic specialising in adult ADHD and autism assessments. We are looking for a motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our team on a part-time basis. This role offers structured training and regular supervision from a chartered psychologist, making it an excellent opportunity for psychology graduates seeking hands-on clinical experience. You will gain exposure to both client-facing work and service development, with opportunities to learn how ADHD and autism pathways operate in private practice.
This is a second Assistant Psychologist role to support our growing assessment demand. A key requirement for this post is prior ADHD screening experience.
Key Responsibilities
Screening & Information-Gathering Calls (main focus, ~2/3 of role)
- Conduct 30-minute structured calls to explore ADHD traits and symptoms using clear screening protocols.
- Conduct autism screening calls using structured questions and clinic guidance (autism experience is a plus, but not essential).
- Complete informant interviews for autism assessments (e.g., parent/partner informants) following a structured format.
- Use decision-tree guidance to assess suitability for full assessment and ensure the right next step is recommended.
- Provide clear guidance on next steps and support progression to assessment where appropriate.
Introductory Calls (~1/3 of role)
- Run 15–20 minute introductory calls with prospective clients.
- Explain the clinic process, answer questions, and support decision-making in a calm and professional way.
Clinical & Administrative Support
- Maintain accurate call notes and client records.
- Pre-populate assessment reports with data from client questionnaires.
- Draft clinical templates and contribute to service SOPs and process improvements.
Requirements
- BPS-accredited psychology degree (or equivalent with GBC).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; confident on calls.
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to follow structured processes while maintaining empathy.
- Interest in ADHD, autism, and adult neurodiversity.
- Essential: prior ADHD screening experience. Applicants must clearly describe their ADHD screening experience in their cover letter (setting, types of screening, tools/protocols used, and approximate volume).
Desirable (Nice to Have)
- Autism screening experience (not required, but a plus).
- Experience conducting informant interviews for autism assessments.
- Experience in adult neurodevelopmental services and/or private practice.
Training & Supervision
- Training in our ADHD and autism screening protocols and documentation standards.
- Structured scripts and decision-tree guidance to support consistent screening decisions.
- Regular supervision from a chartered psychologist.
- Opportunities to develop both clinical and service-related skills.
Working Hours
- 15–20 hours per week (self-employed).
- Must be available for 2–3 evenings per week (5–8pm) plus one afternoon (2–6pm).
- Flexibility on which afternoons you work.
- Calls make up most of your hours, with some time allocated for admin and report work.
Why Join Us?
- Gain structured experience in adult ADHD and autism services.
- Flexible, part-time hours suited for early-career psychologists.
- Competitive pay: £15 per hour.
- Regular supervision and training from a chartered psychologist.
- Involvement in both client-facing work and service development.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have a BPS-accredited psychology degree (or GBC eligibility?
- Are you available for 2–3 evenings per week (5–8pm) plus one afternoon (2–6pm)?
- Why are you interested in working in ADHD and autism services?
- Please give an example of how you have handled sensitive or confidential information in a previous role (academic, clinical, or voluntary).
Experience:
- Clinical Psychology / Assistant Psychologist: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Remote (required)
Work Location: Remote
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