Autism Assessor Contractor

About the Job

Seeking Contractors to join our team immediately, Fully remote- UK based, £350 per assessment.

Our team at ProblemShared is growing, we are on a mission to provide exceptional care and we have opportunities available to join our supportive and collaborative team. We truly believe that you can do the best work of your career with us and have meaningful impact on the patients we support. We combine People, Data and Technology to better equip people in taking the next step in their mind health or neurodevelopmental Journey.

About Us

The digital healthcare landscape is exciting and ever changing. We have a depth of knowledge in our own team- working at the forefront of change you will be surrounded by talented and supported colleagues and leaders. Our community of experts have created an environment of knowledge sharing and we have access to the key voices in the world of neurodevelopmental excellence.

ProblemShared has created strong partnerships servicing several NHS, university, and insurer contracts to deliver high quality ADHD and autism assessments as well as assessments for learning differences. We offer wrap-around care in the form of psychoeducation, prescribing, educational navigation, and therapy sessions all under one roof.

The Role

We are hiring Autism Assessors to help us reach and support more patients.

You will:

1. Provide remote ASC assessments as part of a team of two clinicians. One practitioner delivers the ADOS-informed assessment while the other undertakes the ADI-R.
2. Use clinical judgement and experience to make treatment decisions using highly developed skills and knowledge regarding management of adults and young people with Autism.
3. Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for diagnostic decision making within competence, with supervision from Team Leads.
4. Complete risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care.
5. Ensure accurate and timely client records are kept on the clinical platform. Reports should be written professionally and completed within expected timeframes.
6. Make recommendations on any additional assessments or interventions required (as appropriate) to the client within the report.
7. Maintain registration with the appropriate governing body (NMC/HCPC, Social Work England).
8. Access regular clinical supervision, management supervision, and multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussions.

What we are looking for:

1. Current NMC, HCPC or Social Work England registration with no restrictions on practice.
2. Occupational Therapists, Psychologists or Social Workers with previous experience and knowledge of autonomously assessing and diagnosing Autism.
3. Ability to work effectively to manage own caseload.
4. Good knowledge of legislation, research and developments relevant to the field of Autism.
5. Ability to undertake both ADOS and ADI-R is essential. MDTs are held when required with Team Leads and, where warranted, with input from our psychiatry colleagues.

What we offer:

1. Fee rate based on assessment, 1 per day
2. The opportunity to innovate and shape the delivery of best care
3. Learn from and contribute to our ever-growing, dynamic and highly engaged community of mental health professionals
4. We aim to utilise your availability up to 4 months in advance

Our Recruitment Process and Next Steps:

At ProblemShared, we see beyond just your CV. We're genuinely excited about who you are, your potential, and the unique qualities you bring to our team. We also recognise that life outside of work is important, which is why we prioritise being a flexible employer.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident Committed employer and celebrate diversity and are ambitious in creating a recruitment process that allows everyone to shine and showcase their unique qualities. We offer tailored opportunities and adjustments to help each individual reach their full potential.

1. Once we review your CV a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to learn more about your experience and motivations.
2. The next step is to meet with our clinical team who will take you through an interview to allow you to demonstrate your ability and suitability for the role. If successful we will move to an offer of employment and pre-employment checks.

We know that applying for a new role and considering a new team to join can be a daunting process. If you have never worked remotely before, this can also generate a lot of questions regarding the environment and ways of working. We aim to make your experience with us as informative and enjoyable as possible.

Please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you!