Contract Psychologist - Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments (V-AQPZO1) Dublin West, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR - EUR per annum + flexible hours, max earning potential

Contract Psychologist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments

We are seeking an experienced Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychologist to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments to children, young people and families.

This is an excellent part-time contract opportunity offering flexible working arrangements and competitive rates , making it ideal for an experienced Psychologist looking for greater flexibility alongside other professional commitments.

You will play a key role in delivering comprehensive assessments across Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability and other neurodevelopmental presentations , working collaboratively with an experienced MDT and senior clinicians.

The Role

As a Contract Psychologist, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Completing remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers.
• Contributing to collaborative MDT diagnostic discussions with support from senior clinicians.
• Providing clear, compassionate feedback to children, young people and families.
• Preparing high-quality clinical reports and diagnostic formulations.
• Applying your expertise in differential diagnosis and evidence-based practice .

What You Can Expect

• Part-time and flexible hours
• Optimised Diary planning in line with your preferences
• A supportive and highly collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Access to innovative digital tools designed to reduce administration and support efficient report writing
• Comprehensive onboarding and training on clinical systems
• Dedicated IT and operational support
• Opportunities to contribute to training, research and professional development initiatives
• A values-led environment focused on clinical excellence, compassion and staff wellbeing

Requirements

We are looking for Psychologists with:

• A recognised Level 8 Psychology qualification or equivalent.
• A postgraduate professional qualification recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or an appropriate recognised qualification in Educational Psychology.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience conducting diagnostic assessments for Autism, ADHD and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis.
• Experience conducting cognitive and neurodevelopmental assessments .
• Training and experience using diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R .
• Excellent clinical report-writing skills.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach when working with children, young people and families.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team .
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland .

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking clinical service where you can focus on delivering high-quality psychological care while benefiting from flexible working, excellent contract rates and strong clinical support .