Overview

Clinical Psychologist - Independent Clinician Network (Psicon Ltd). Remote/Hybrid opportunities in the United Kingdom. Flexible working and self-employed engagements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ASD developmental histories using NICE guideline–compliant methods/tools to evaluate children and adults undergoing Autism assessments.
• 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 with age-appropriate and compassionate questioning.
• Review ADOS reports, developmental history, and relevant collateral information (home, school, observer information) in the same session.
• Formulate a diagnosis, conclude the assessment, and provide feedback to the family in a kind and compassionate manner, including recommendations and signposting to local/national resources.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in planned clinics and arrange follow-up sessions if needed.
• Produce high-quality, detailed diagnostic reports within 48 hours post-assessment, adhering to DSM-5 criteria and report templates (admin support for formatting and quality control provided).
• Request onward referrals as clinically necessary, in line with local NHS Trust/ICB protocols.

What We Offer / Our Clinics

• Up to four appointments per day, paid on a competitive per assessment tariff (self-employed, outside IR35).
• Remote work with face-to-face options in Canterbury and Basingstoke (other locations 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 with a specialist interest in neurodiversity.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours, available 7 days a week (subject to 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.
• 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 referencing (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.