Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments

FRS Recruitment ·www.frsrecruitment.com

Location Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Work type Hybrid
Salary EUR 60,000 - 70,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Healthcare & Medical Psychology ASD ADHD ADOS ADIR
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Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Location: Dublin / Gorey
Contract: Self-employed / Contract
Hours: Flexible, full-time, part-time

FRS Recruitment is working exclusively with a specialist psychology service to source experienced Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologists for flexible contract opportunities supporting neurodevelopmental assessments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Psychologist looking to take on additional contract work alongside existing commitments, with flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work within an experienced multidisciplinary team.

The Role

As a Contract Psychologist, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, including assessments relating to Autism, ADHD, intellectual disability and other developmental presentations.

Depending on the assessment pathway, responsibilities may include:

• Conducting ADI-R developmental history interviews
• Completing face-to-face ADOS-2 assessments
• Conducting cognitive assessments where required
• Reviewing clinical and developmental information
• Contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions
• Completing clinical formulation and differential diagnosis
• Preparing high-quality assessment and diagnostic reports
• Providing feedback to children, young people and their families
• Working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team

Requirements

• Recognised Level 8 Psychology qualification or equivalent
• Postgraduate professional qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology recognised for practice in Ireland
• Appropriate professional registration / eligibility to practise in Ireland
• Minimum 3 years' experience conducting diagnostic assessments for Autism, ADHD and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis
• Experience with neurodevelopmental and/or cognitive assessment
• Training and practical experience using ADOS-2 and ADI-R
• Excellent clinical report-writing and formulation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to an MDT
• Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland
• Applicants must already have the right to work in Ireland — visa sponsorship is not available for this position

What’s on Offer

• Flexible contract work
• Opportunity to take on additional assessment work alongside existing commitments
• Multidisciplinary working and clinical support
• A specialist neurodevelopmental assessment environment
• Competitive contractor rates
• Clinic-based and remote elements depending on the assessment component

If you are an experienced Psychologist with strong neurodevelopmental assessment experience and are interested in flexible contract opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Please note that applicants with international qualifications will need to meet the relevant Irish recognition/validation requirements.

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Who is hiring for the Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments role?
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Where is the Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments job located?
The Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments role with FRS Recruitment is based in Dublin, IE. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments role remote?
Yes — the Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments position at FRS Recruitment is hybrid. Candidates based in IE are preferred.
What does the Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments role pay?
FRS Recruitment lists the Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments role at EUR 60,000–70,000 per year.
Is the Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at FRS Recruitment.
What experience level is the Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments role?
The Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments role at FRS Recruitment?
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