Clinical Psychologist - Independent Clinician Network

We are seeking dedicated and passionate Clinical Psychologists who share our core values of trust, integrity, commitment and kindness to join our growing team.

Overview

Location: Remote with flexible working options in the United Kingdom. Network: Independent Clinician Network. Roles involve conducting autism and ADHD assessments, with potential ADOS assessments for those trained in ADOS-2. Responsibilities include assessing children and young people aged 3–18 years and adults 18+, conducting developmental histories, engaging clients with age-appropriate and compassionate questioning, and delivering feedback and recommendations to families. Reports follow DSM-5 criteria with timely delivery and quality control support. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and referrals in line with local protocols are included.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ASD developmental histories using NICE guideline–compliant methods/tools to evaluate autism assessments in children and adults.
• Conduct ADHD assessments.
• Opportunity to undertake ADOS assessments if ADOS-2 trained.
• Assess children and young people aged 3–18 years and adults 18+.
• Observe and engage clients during sessions, asking questions in an age-appropriate and compassionate manner.
• Review ADOS reports, developmental history, and collateral information from home, school, and observers in the same session.
• Formulate a diagnosis, provide feedback to the family in a kind and compassionate manner, including recommendations and signposting to resources.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in planned clinics and during follow-up sessions as needed.
• Produce high-quality, detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours post-assessment, adhering to DSM-5 criteria and report templates (admin support provided).
• Request onward referrals as clinically necessary, in line with local NHS Trust/ICB protocols.

Clinics

• Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per-assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
• Remote work and face-to-face availability in Canterbury and Basingstoke (other locations may be available depending on your location).
• Flexible working days Monday to Sunday, up to 40 hours per week.
• Free CPD opportunities, training, and peer-to-peer support.

What We’re Looking For

• HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.
• Expertise and confidence in ASD and ADHD assessments for children, young people and/or adults.
• Familiar with diagnostic tools such as Conners, ADI-R, DIVA-5, CAARS and QB testing.
• Professional who embodies values of trust, integrity, commitment, and kindness.
• Passionate about delivering clinical excellence.
• Specialist interest in neurodiversity.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours with availability 7 days a week to suit your lifestyle (subject to the Working Time Directive).
• Competitive per-assessment rates, outside IR35.
• Regular supervision and opportunities to enhance assessment skills.
• Training opportunities.
• Full administrative support for appointment scheduling and report writing.
• Access to free CPD sessions.
• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals and families navigating undiagnosed neurodiversity.

Additional Information / Contacting Us

• For further information please email recruitment@psicon.co.uk or call the Psicon Recruitment Team on 0330 8383106.
• Please discuss any reasonable adjustments or assistance you might need in the application or interview process with our Recruitment Team.
• Psicon operates a safer recruitment policy and will require full references (covering a 3-year period), an enhanced DBS check, evidence of up-to-date mandatory training, the right to live and work in the UK, and appropriate indemnity insurance for self-employed work.