ADHD Specialist

Job summary

The role involves undertaking ADHD assessments for adults and young people, making diagnoses, providing medication treatment and reviews where indicated, and psycho-social ADHD interventions (groups for people diagnosed with ADHD or their parents).

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team . There is also an expectation to advise and support colleagues; and to ensure the high-quality delivery of our ADHD pathways, leading to positive outcomes for the client.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist assessment and intervention for ADHD.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices for individuals with ADHD.
• Coordinate medication management and support its transition to primary care.
• Contribute to governance, audit, and data reporting.
• Stay up to date with the latest research and advancements in ADHD treatments and interventions.
• Write and review prescriptions in line with NICE guidance.

Requirements

• Experience of assessing and diagnosing ADHD
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage own caseload
• Relevant experience of ADHD treatment and medication management in a specialist ADHD service
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification (desirable)
• Experience carrying out remote assessments

• A genuine passion for working with individuals affected by ADHD and improving their quality of life.

Person Specification

• Relevant Mental Health Professional Qualification
• Minimum 12 months ADHD Diagnosis and Prescribing experience
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification (desirable)
• Experience of carrying our remote assessments

About us

We Are Mind Freedom

Our Mission is to ensure everyone who needs to talk is able to access support when they need it.

We all experience difficult times in our lives and some of us need a bit of support. We know that thoughts and beliefs influence our feelings and behaviours, and our aim is to help people understand their own patterns and find better tools and strategies for coping.

Through talking therapies such as counselling and psychotherapy people are able to become more aware of their thoughts and learn to understand themselves better. This can create the space to make better choices and empower their life.

Coaching can then be followed on after counselling or psychotherapy and provides the space for people to plan for their future and set goals. It opens the pathway to possibilities and supports with moving forward with the added benefit of having someone to guide and support you along the way.