A day in the life of a Clinical Psychologist would include:
* Providing individual and group psychological interventions for students aged 4-19 with autism and other complex special needs.
* Conducting psychological assessments, including cognitive and behavioural evaluations, to inform individualised learning Plans.
* Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and other school staff to support the emotional and psychological well-being of students.
* Developing and implement behaviour management plans and strategies to support students’ learning and development with the behaviour support team.
* Providing training and support to school staff and parents on topics related to autism and other special needs.
* Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
* Maintaining accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
* Attending monthly assessment sessions at the assessment centre, contributing to the diagnosis process for children referred for autism assessments.
Our ideal candidate would have:
* Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
* Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist.
* Experience working with children and adolescents with autism and other complex needs.
* Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Compassionate, patient, and committed to improving the lives of children with special needs