Locum / Sessional ASD Assessor - Clinical Psychologist
Pulse HealthcareDublin, Leinster, Ireland · Posted 3 months agoDescription
Rate: €1,400 per completed assessment (up to two per week)
Contract: Locum / Contract based
Location: Clinic-based work across Kilkenny or South Dublin
Start: ASAP (Flexible)
Employer: Specialist Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service
The role
We are recruiting experienced Clinical Psychologists or Educational Psychologist to support a high-volume, specialist ASD diagnostic service delivering comprehensive autism assessments for children and adolescents.
This is a locum, self‑employed opportunity, ideal for psychologists looking to undertake assessment-only work alongside other commitments or as a full time opportunity. Clinicians are paid per completed assessment, with administrative and pathway structures already in place to support efficient delivery.
Assessments are psychologist led, with Occupational Therapy or Speech & Language Therapy input contributing to overall formulation.
Payment structure
- €1,400 per completed assessment (ADOS, ADI-R, WISC, Write-Up & Feedback)
Clinicians work as independent contractors and must hold their own professional indemnity insurance.
The ASD assessment pathway
Lead clinician: Psychologist
OT / SaLT role: Functional, sensory, and adaptive profile (non-diagnostic but integral to formulation)
Assessment components include:
- Clinical intake and consent
- ADI-R developmental history (virtual delivery acceptable)
- ADOS-2 autism observation (face to face in clinic)
- Cognitive assessment (WISC-V or WAIS)
- OT / SaLT functional and sensory assessment
- Diagnostic formulation
- Feedback session and comprehensive written report
Diagnosis is made by the psychologist, who integrates all assessment data and provides feedback to families.
Time expectations (indicative)
Psychologist – client-facing time:
- Intake & consent: 45–60 minutes
- ADI-R (virtual): 90–150 minutes
- ADOS-2 (face to face): 45–60 minutes
- Cognitive assessment: 90–120 minutes
- Feedback session: 45–60 minutes
Total client contact time: approximately 5–7 hours
Additional non-client-facing work:
- Scoring of ADOS and cognitive assessments
- Clinical formulation and MDT integration
- Report writing
Estimated additional time: 6–10 hours, depending on case complexity
Total psychologist time per assessment: approximately 11–17 hours
Clinic expectations
- ADOS-2 must be completed face to face
- For full ASD assessments, psychologists typically complete around two per week, inclusive of assessment and initial write-up
Essential criteria
- Doctorate or equivalent qualification in Clinical Psychology
- PSI Chartership (or validation with department of health where qualifications were obtained outside Ireland)
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
- Formal ADOS-2 training (essential)
- ADI-R experience (formal training desirable but not essential for experienced clinicians)
- Experience completing ASD diagnostic assessments independently
Desirable experience
- Experience within a Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT)
- Previous work within neurodevelopmental or specialist ASD services
Why consider this role?
- Competitive per-assessment remuneration
- Flexible, piecework-style contracting
- Assessment-only focus
- Clearly defined diagnostic pathway
- Clinical supervision and pathway support provided
Interested? If you are an experienced Clinical Psychologist seeking flexible locum ASD assessment work, we would be delighted to speak with you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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