Clinical Psychologist – Autism Assessments (Sessional)

Company: CN Winstanley Ltd
Employment Type: Contract / Sessional

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Clinical Psychologists to join our specialist autism assessment team. This sessional role focuses exclusively on diagnostic assessment work, offering flexibility, professional collaboration and strong administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive neuroaffirmative autism assessments in line with best practice
• Work in a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with a speech therapist
• Produce clear, detailed, reports post-assessment in a timely manner
• Deliver feedback sessions outlining assessment outcomes and signposting supports
• Complete onward referrals as necessary

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology (Ireland or equivalent recognised qualification)
• Relevant experience administering diagnostic assessments for autism
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools
• ADOS-2 trained
• ADI-R trained (preferred) or trained in another standardised interview tool
• Experience conducting comprehensive assessments, including:
• Direct observation
• Parental interviews
• School visits and teacher consultation (where indicated)
• File review and interpretation of existing reports
• Ability to synthesise information from multiple sources to arrive at a differential diagnosis
• Experience providing clear, sensitive feedback to individuals, parents & carers.
• Kind, compassionate, inclusive and neuroaffirmative approach
• Strong organisational, time-management, decision-making, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. PSI) desirable

What We Offer

• Flexible sessional work to fit around existing commitments
• Competitive remuneration
• Dedicated administrative support for referrals, scheduling and documentation
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Opportunity to contribute to high-quality, meaningful diagnostic work

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From €27,000.00 per year

Experience:

• administering diagnostic assessments for autism: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person