Occupational Therapist

Full time and part time vacancies available

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A little bit about us

At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Laura’s vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.

What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown into a national independent psychology service across the UK and Ireland. In Ireland, we specialise in providing neurodevelopmental assessments through the HSE Assessment of Need pathway, ensuring that children and young people receive HSE-recognised evaluations for autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, communication difficulties, and coordination difficulties.

We are clinician founded and clinician led, proudly registered with CORU and affiliated with the Psychological Society of Ireland. We are an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts, committed to delivering high-quality supportive services.

What sets Evolve Psychology apart?

Expert leadership: Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years’ experience across forensic and neurodevelopmental services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands-on leadership to everything we do.
Assessment of Need specialists: We assess for autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, communication & coordination difficulties through the HSE Assessment of Need pathway.
We prioritise clinical quality and real impact, not speed or scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce a diagnosis.
We offer more than assessment work. Our clinicians can contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, developing training, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research, all part of our broader mission to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educational institutions and workplaces.
We have a strong, values-led culture. Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from our team interactions to the way we support families.
We’re growing sustainably, with purpose. With clinics across the UK and Ireland, a growing digital presence, and a multidisciplinary team of 100+ experts, Evolve is expanding with care, always keeping quality at the centre.

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About this role

At Evolve Psychology Services, we equip our clinicians with cutting-edge tools and support so they can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and their families.

You’ll join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Our service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, communication and coordination difficulties under the Assessment of Need pathway, alongside private work. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.

You will be responsible for:

Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental Assessment of Need process.
Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers.
Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians.
Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families.
Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our smart tools.
Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable).
Able to travel to clinic base(s) to conduct in-person assessments (hybrid role).

Our Ways of Working

Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
A custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house using market leading research
Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improve efficiency
Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
In-house IT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone

Qualifications and Experience

BSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) with current CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
Minimum of 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly in children and/or young people.
Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations.
In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria (or equivalent) for autism, ADHD, intellectual disability.
Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc
Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines
Highly developed written language skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports
Well-developed communication skills with children, young people, and their families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.

Why Work with Evolve?

Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care in Ireland and beyond. At Evolve, we offer:

A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first.
Continued professional development, clinical supervision, reflective practice to support your ongoing clinical growth.
Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions.
Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday.
Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health
A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote and hybrid working.
Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work via the Evolve Skills & Research Academy: training, research & content development.
Company events and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and families in Ireland.