CAMHS ASD Assessor
CV-LibraryNationwidepermanentPosted: 10 April 2026
Apply NowAn autism diagnosis can change everything for a young person. Your nursing background and assessment skills are what make that happen.
CAMHS Professionals are specialist mental health recruiters, and we are always looking for experienced CAMHS ASD Assessors from a nursing background to join our UK-wide network on a contract basis. If you have the clinical skills, training, and experience to assess autism in children and young people to a high standard — we have the contracts.
What the role actually looks like
CAMHS neurodevelopmental assessment services
Specialist autism diagnostic clinics
Tier 3 community CAMHS teams with ASD pathways
NHS and independent diagnostic services
Multi-agency neurodevelopmental hubs
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Conducting comprehensive autism assessments for children and young people using gold-standard diagnostic tools including ADOS-2 and ADI-R
Gathering multi-informant clinical histories from parents, carers, schools, and other involved professionals
Integrating assessment findings with wider clinical information to contribute to diagnostic formulations within the MDT
Participating in diagnostic consensus meetings alongside 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 psychoeducation, signposting, and onward referral
Contributing to waiting list management and assessment pathway development where required
Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with NMC and organisational standards
Attending and contributing to peer supervision, quality assurance, and service development activities
What we need from you
Essential:
Active NMC registration (Mental Health or Children's nursing field) — no restrictions or conditions
Formal training in ADOS-2 administration and scoring (certificate required)
Formal training in ADI-R administration and scoring (certificate required)
Demonstrable experience conducting autism assessments in a CAMHS or neurodevelopmental setting
Strong clinical report writing skills — able to produce clear, detailed, and family-accessible diagnostic reports
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
Up-to-date mandatory training including BLS and safeguarding children Level 2+
Sound knowledge of autism presentations across genders, developmental stages, and co-occurring conditions
Desirable (but not always required):
Experience with co-occurring presentations such as ADHD, anxiety, learning disability, or sensory processing difficulties
Competency in additional neurodevelopmental assessment tools (e.g. ABAS, VABS, cognitive screening)
Experience presenting findings at diagnostic feedback meetings and supporting families post-diagnosis
Supervisory or mentorship experience within a CAMHS or neurodevelopmental setting
Knowledge of local and national autism diagnostic frameworks including NICE guidelines and the Autism Act
What you'll get from us:
Contract rates that are genuinely competitive — no vague promises
Flexible contract lengths — short, long, rolling, you decide
One dedicated consultant who specialises in your field — not a generalist with a list
Fast, hassle-free compliance and onboarding
Access to contracts not advertised on the general job boards
Real ongoing support throughout your placement — not just at the start
ADOS-2 and ADI-R trained, NMC registered, and ready for your next CAMHS assessment contract?
Apply here or message us directly. No hard sell, just an honest conversation.
CAMHS Professionals | Specialist Mental Health Recruitment | Always Hiring
CAMHS Professionals are specialist mental health recruiters, and we are always looking for experienced CAMHS ASD Assessors from a nursing background to join our UK-wide network on a contract basis. If you have the clinical skills, training, and experience to assess autism in children and young people to a high standard — we have the contracts.
What the role actually looks like
CAMHS neurodevelopmental assessment services
Specialist autism diagnostic clinics
Tier 3 community CAMHS teams with ASD pathways
NHS and independent diagnostic services
Multi-agency neurodevelopmental hubs
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Conducting comprehensive autism assessments for children and young people using gold-standard diagnostic tools including ADOS-2 and ADI-R
Gathering multi-informant clinical histories from parents, carers, schools, and other involved professionals
Integrating assessment findings with wider clinical information to contribute to diagnostic formulations within the MDT
Participating in diagnostic consensus meetings alongside 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 psychoeducation, signposting, and onward referral
Contributing to waiting list management and assessment pathway development where required
Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with NMC and organisational standards
Attending and contributing to peer supervision, quality assurance, and service development activities
What we need from you
Essential:
Active NMC registration (Mental Health or Children's nursing field) — no restrictions or conditions
Formal training in ADOS-2 administration and scoring (certificate required)
Formal training in ADI-R administration and scoring (certificate required)
Demonstrable experience conducting autism assessments in a CAMHS or neurodevelopmental setting
Strong clinical report writing skills — able to produce clear, detailed, and family-accessible diagnostic reports
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
Up-to-date mandatory training including BLS and safeguarding children Level 2+
Sound knowledge of autism presentations across genders, developmental stages, and co-occurring conditions
Desirable (but not always required):
Experience with co-occurring presentations such as ADHD, anxiety, learning disability, or sensory processing difficulties
Competency in additional neurodevelopmental assessment tools (e.g. ABAS, VABS, cognitive screening)
Experience presenting findings at diagnostic feedback meetings and supporting families post-diagnosis
Supervisory or mentorship experience within a CAMHS or neurodevelopmental setting
Knowledge of local and national autism diagnostic frameworks including NICE guidelines and the Autism Act
What you'll get from us:
Contract rates that are genuinely competitive — no vague promises
Flexible contract lengths — short, long, rolling, you decide
One dedicated consultant who specialises in your field — not a generalist with a list
Fast, hassle-free compliance and onboarding
Access to contracts not advertised on the general job boards
Real ongoing support throughout your placement — not just at the start
ADOS-2 and ADI-R trained, NMC registered, and ready for your next CAMHS assessment contract?
Apply here or message us directly. No hard sell, just an honest conversation.
CAMHS Professionals | Specialist Mental Health Recruitment | Always Hiring