Our well-known established client is looking for a Clinical Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist Band 8A/B (Permanent) based in Mildenhall, Suffolk, specialising in assessment and ongoing support for children and young people with communication differences, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

J800008794
Clinical Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist Band 8A/B (Permanent)
Salary: £60.000
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk, UK (Hybrid / in-person options available)
Hours: Full Time

Our experienced clients team includes speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, art therapists and physiotherapists. They are also recruiting a medical doctor to join our multi-disciplinary team. They pride their selves on providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports families and promotes the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Job Role:
You will play a lead role in the assessment and diagnosis of ASD and/or ADHD in children and young people, contributing your expertise as part of a holistic and collaborative process. You will also provide ongoing support to the children, young people and their families post-diagnosis as required.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct developmental and psychological assessments as part of a comprehensive autism and/or ADHD diagnostic pathway
Contribute psychological opinion and diagnostic formulation in line with NICE guidelines and current best evidence-based practice
Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions with doctors, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and other professionals
Provide written reports summarising findings and recommendations
Offer advice to families and referrers on follow-up care, management, and onward referrals where appropriate
Support the continued development of our neurodevelopmental assessment service

Essential:
HCPC registration with a licence to practise in the UK
Specific qualification/s in Children's/Adolescent Psychology and/or Psychiatry
Experience working within NHS or private diagnostic pathways for ASD/ADHD
Familiarity with tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, or similar assessments
Ability to complete Psychometric Assessments to understand the child's learning profile
Psychological Formulation, integrating all developmental and behavioral data to provide the psychological formulation that underpins the diagnostic decision.
Experience in community paediatrics, neurodevelopmental services, CAMHS, or primary care
Demonstrated experience working with children and young people, particularly within developmental or behavioural health
Strong knowledge of ASD and ADHD diagnostic criteria and psychological assessment tools
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Client Offers:
Flexible working arrangements (e.g. sessional, part-time, or consultancy basis)
Supportive, friendly, and collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Purpose built modern clinic setting
Opportunities for professional development and training
Competitive remuneration based on experience and commitment
Administrative support and well-structured assessment processes

For more information, please contact parul.patel@justot.co.uk