Autism Assessor

Help Redefine Autism Care

Are you looking for a rewarding career move with a mission-driven, human-centric organisation where your expertise will make a real difference? Do you want to be part of a team transforming how Autism is assessed and supported?

We are seeking an Autism Assessor based in or near Belfast, open to permanent or contractor/associate roles, working on a hybrid basis with occasional face-to-face sessions in Belfast City Centre.

About Us

The digital healthcare landscape is exciting and ever-changing. At ProblemShared, you'll work alongside talented, supportive colleagues and leaders at the forefront of change. Striving for excellence and best-in-class clinical service is at the heart of our team, with learning and CPD integral to everything we do. Our community of experts fosters knowledge sharing and access to key voices in neurodevelopmental excellence.

We have strong partnerships with NHS, university, and insurer contracts, delivering high-quality ADHD and Autism assessments, as well as assessments for learning differences. Wrap-around care-including psychoeducation, prescribing, educational navigation, and therapy-is provided all under one roof.

What You'll Do

• Conduct remote and in-person (Belfast) Autism assessments as part of a two-clinician team (autism observation and development history interview).
• Use your clinical expertise to deliver accurate diagnoses and thoughtful recommendations.
• Collaborate with Team Leads and psychiatry colleagues in MDTs when needed.
• Maintain high standards in clinical documentation and reporting.
• Contribute to the evolution of our Autism care pathways.
• Provide mentorship and training to peers in your area of expertise (permanent roles) or maintain registration with your governing body (contractor roles).

What We're Looking For

• Registered with NMC or HCPC (no restrictions)
• Background in Clinical Psychology, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy
• Experienced in Autism assessment and diagnosis, including ADOS and ADIR certification (minimum 12 months experience)
• Proven experience with children and young people (CYP); adult experience highly desirable
• Comfortable with hybrid working and occasional in-person assessments in Belfast
• Confident in managing your own caseload and making autonomous clinical decisions
• Knowledgeable about current Autism research, neuro-affirmative report writing, legislation, best practices, and undertaking formulations

Why Join Us?

• Permanent: 1 assessment per day, up to £60,000 FTE, 30 days leave + public holidays, buy/sell annual leave options, private health insurance, pension, wellbeing support, CPD, and development opportunities. In-person team meetups, co-working options, and 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Contractor/Associate: Flexible schedule, fee per assessment (£350 per completed assessment), ability to book availability up to 4 months in advance, opportunities to innovate care delivery
• A collaborative, forward-thinking team and community of mental/mind health professionals

Our Recruitment Process

We look beyond CVs to understand your potential and unique qualities. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident Committed employer, providing tailored support and adjustments to help everyone succeed.

Once your application is reviewed, you'll meet our clinical team for an interview to demonstrate your suitability. Successful candidates will progress to offer and pre-employment checks.

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Be Part of Something Bigger

We're not just offering a job-we're offering the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a collaborative, forward-thinking team, we'd love to talk.

Chat to one of our specialist clinical recruiters to learn more and help us build a better future for Autism care.