ADHD Assessor, Children

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide high-quality Neurodevelopmental Assessments for Children with ADHD.

• Adhere to our Safeguarding Policy, including conducting risk assessments when necessary.

• Stay informed about mandatory training, Continuing Professional Development, and the professional registration requirements relevant to your field.

• Contribute ideas for enhancing Paloma’s software tools to ensure assessments are high-quality, safe, and efficient.

⛳️ Requirements

• You should be one of the following by profession:

• NMC-registered Nurse

• HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Arts Therapist, or Practitioner Psychologist (this includes Clinical Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, and Counselling Psychologists)

• Social Work England Registered Social Worker

• Ideally, you should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in conducting Children’s ADHD assessments; however, we will consider candidates with at least 6 months of experience in a relevant assessment pathway. For Clinical Psychologists, this can include pre-graduation experience as part of the 6 months.

• Your experience with children’s ADHD assessments should encompass:

• A solid understanding of typical development across various life stages, co-occurring conditions, and differential diagnoses.

• A comprehensive understanding of normal attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity levels in typically developing children and adolescents, considering the cultural context of the individual being evaluated.

• The capability to present findings that are client-centered and highlight both strengths and needs.

• Demonstrated proficiency in time management, including effective caseload management, along with strong communication skills with parents and children.

• Successful completion of an enhanced DBS check with barred list review, as you will be working with minors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Regular clinical supervision provided.

• One designated day each month for assessor team training, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and reflection.

• Quarterly development discussions with clear pathways for career progression.

• Well-defined weekly schedules that facilitate a mix of roles across appointments, administration, development, and team building.