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.

Locum / Sessional ASD Assessor - Clinical Psychologist

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