ADI-R + ADOS CAMHS Assessor

10 Days Old

Your diagnostic skills are specialist. Your next contract should be too.
CAMHS Professionals are specialist mental health recruiters, and we're always looking for qualified ADI-R and ADOS-2 assessors to join our nationwide network of CAMHS specialists on a contract basis. If you're trained and experienced in gold-standard autism diagnostic assessment for children and young people, we want to hear from you.
What the role actually looks like
CAMHS neurodevelopmental assessment services
Specialist autism diagnostic clinics
Tier 3 community CAMHS teams with ASD pathways
Independent and NHS diagnostic services
Multi-agency neurodevelopmental hubs
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Conducting ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview — Revised) with parents and carers of children referred for autism assessment
Administering and scoring the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) with children and young people across modules
Integrating ADI-R and ADOS-2 findings with wider clinical information to contribute to diagnostic formulations
Participating in diagnostic consensus meetings with MDT colleagues including psychiatrists, psychologists, and speech and language therapists
Producing detailed, high-quality written diagnostic reports to agreed standards and timescales
Communicating diagnostic outcomes sensitively and clearly to young people, families, and carers
Supporting post-diagnostic pathways including signposting to appropriate services and resources
Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation in line with professional standards
Contributing to peer supervision, quality assurance, and service development
What we need from you
Essential:
Relevant professional registration (NMC, HCPC, or BPS) — we welcome applications from nurses, psychologists, SLTs, and other qualified clinicians
Formal training in ADI-R administration and scoring (training certificate required)
Formal training in ADOS-2 administration and scoring across relevant modules (training certificate required)
Demonstrable experience conducting autism assessments in a CAMHS or neurodevelopmental setting
Strong report writing skills — ability to produce clear, detailed diagnostic reports
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
Up-to-date mandatory training including safeguarding children Level 2+
Desirable (but not always required):
Experience with co-occurring presentations such as ADHD, anxiety, or learning disability
Competency in additional neurodevelopmental assessment tools (e.g. ABAS, VABS, cognitive assessments)
Experience presenting at diagnostic feedback meetings and supporting families post-diagnosis
Supervisory experience in autism assessment or neurodevelopmental pathways
Knowledge of local and national autism diagnostic frameworks and waiting list pressures
What you'll get from us:
Specialist contract rates that reflect your diagnostic training and expertise
Flexible contract lengths to suit your schedule
A dedicated recruiter who understands neurodevelopmental assessment — not just mental health generally
Fast onboarding and compliance support
Access to ADI-R/ADOS assessment contracts not widely advertised
Ongoing support throughout your placement
ADI-R and ADOS-2 trained and looking for your next CAMHS assessment contract?
Apply here or message us directly. No hard sell, just an honest conversation.
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Location:
Nationwide
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Medical/Pharmaceutical/Scientific

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