Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Central London Community Health Trust · London · £58133.00 to £65261.00 · onsite We are looking for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with specialist expertise in autism assessment to join the Central London Adult Autism Service. You will be part of a service providing autism diagnostic assessments, brief post-diagnostic support and professional consultation for adults without a learning disability across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham. Working closely with mental health teams, adult social care and other local services, you will help provide compassionate, person-centred and evidence-based care. This is an opportunity to use your specialist assessment skills while contributing to consultation, supervision, quality improvement and the ongoing development of the service. Main duties of the job Deliver autism diagnostic assessments, including ADOS-2 and ADI-R. Reach well-reasoned conclusions that consider differential diagnoses, co-occurring mental health conditions, and masked or late-recognised presentations. Communicate assessment outcomes compassionately and in a neuroaffirmative way. Provide specialist consultation on autistic presentation and needs to colleagues in mental health, social care and inpatient services. Supervise and quality assure the work of pre-qualified staff. Manage an allocated caseload and meet agreed activity expectations within the structured clinic model, supported by supervision and job planning. Contribute to audit, research and service development. About us We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. Benefits We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care. Person Specification Education/Qualification: Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or HCPC-approved equivalent. Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling). Experience: Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, e.g. outpatient, community, primary care, and in-patient settings. Skills: High-level written and verbal communication of sensitive information to a range of audience, including diagnostic reports of a high standard.