Autism Practitioner (ADOS and ADI-R)

Company Description:

Want to be part of a healthcare revolution? Autism 360 isn't just changing lives – we're transforming the entire narrative around neurodiversity

Job Summary:

The role will be to undertake structured autism assessments, and to contribute to wider multi-disciplinary team discussions around the presence of autism for those accessing the service.

The role will play a key function in the delivery of our aftercare service for those having received a positive diagnosis of autism.

Key responsibilities:

Clinical

To undertake skilled autism diagnostic assessments (ADOS and ADI-R) and obtain sufficient detailed developmental history through clinical interview to make a decision on diagnosis.
To operate as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to discussions, decision making and providing feedback as required.
To clearly communicate the outcome of assessments with those accessing the service, family members (where appropriate) and professionals, in written and verbal formats.
To develop defensible written reports or information resources, presenting complex information in a clear and accessible way.
To develop and participate in post diagnostic webinars.
To contribute to the development and delivery of other aftercare offers.
To write topical articles or discussion points for the Autism 360 website.
To maintain accurate, professional and timely records of all contacts and assessments undertaken.
To uphold the professional standards of Autism 360, the wider ADHD 360 LTD organisation and those of your own statutory body.
To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required to support those accessing the service.
To maintain current knowledge of evidence base and good practice through engagement with variety of opportunities such as conferences, courses and meetings.
To maintain registration of your statutory body.
General / administration

To prepare for and participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision.
To carry out all administrative tasks reasonably associated with the nature of the role.
To adopt a supportive and constructive approach with others in the team.
To follow wider ADHD 360 LTD policies and procedures.
To undertake other duties as required to enhance the quality experience of those accessing the service.
To be responsible for your own health and safety, and maintain an effective home working environment.

Additional Info:

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

ADHD360 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults that you may come into contact with during your work. To fulfil these duties, you will be required to participate and attend appropriate mandatory training to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond to these signs and symptoms. All employees are required to adhere to local and national safeguarding policies and guidance. All employees must also ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. If you do not understand exactly how this relates to you personally, then you must ensure that you seek clarification from your line manager or refer to the company Safeguarding policy. Equally, all managers have a responsibility to ensure that their team understand their individual responsibilities regarding the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.