[ref. g00753517] Clinical Psychologist - Contractor / Freelance - Dublin

Contract Type: Contractor / Freelance

We are seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join services on a contractor basis, specialising in autism assessments. You will conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults across Dublin and the Midlands, providing evidence-based reports to families, schools, and other professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using standardised tools and clinical judgement.
• Produce detailed, clear, and timely reports outlining assessment findings and recommendations.
• Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams, and external agencies to support assessment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all assessments.
• Contribute to best practice in autism assessment and support service development.

Essential Requirements:

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
• Chartered membership with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
• Significant experience in conducting autism assessments across children, adolescents, and adults.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible caseload.
• Full clean driver’s license and access to own transport (if required for travel between locations).

Desirable:

• Experience with standardised autism assessment tools (e.g., ADOS-2, ADI-R).
• Prior contractor/freelance experience.
• Familiarity with services in Dublin and the Midlands.