Clinical Psychologist (CYP ASD Service)

Vertis Health is seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our Children and Young Peoples (CYP) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment Service. The successful postholder will play a key role in delivering high-quality autism assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), supporting timely access to diagnostic services while maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance and patient care., As a Clinical Psychologist, you will:

• Deliver specialist CYP ASD assessments in line with NICE guidance, DSM-5/ICD-11 criteria and organisational procedures.
• Undertake developmental history taking, psychological assessments and clinical formulation.
• Utilise validated assessment tools and objective measures, including ADOS-2 where appropriate.
• Collate and analyse information from multiple sources, including families, schools and existing records.
• Contribute expert psychological opinion to MDT diagnostic discussions and decision-making.
• Prepare high-quality diagnostic reports and communicate assessment outcomes sensitively to families.
• Identify co-occurring neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Participate in supervision, governance activities, audit and continuous service improvement.
  
  Vertis Health is a GP-owned healthcare provider delivering safe, effective and evidence-based community services across Worcestershire. Our teams are clinician-led, supported by strong governance structures and driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and excellent patient experience.
We provide a range of neurodevelopmental services including:
• Adult ADHD
• Adult ASD
• CYP ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis
• CYP ASD Assessment and Diagnosis
The primary focus of this role is within the CYP ASD diagnostic pathway, with opportunities to contribute to ADHD assessment services where training, competence and service needs allow.