Assistant Forensic Psychologist – Assessments & Interventions

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support day-to-day service delivery in a forensic psychology setting. The role includes assisting with psychological assessments, scoring psychometric tools, and contributing to research and service development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in psychology and experience in assessment and intervention under the supervision of qualified staff. This position is crucial for individuals interested in understanding mental health difficulties and therapeutic models.

Qualifications

• Experience suitable for psychological assessment and intervention under supervision.
• DBS clearance required for working in Children & Young People services.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified psychologists in service delivery.
• Administer psychometric questionnaires and manage databases.
• Facilitate group interventions and individual assessments.
• Conduct literature searches and assist in primary research.
• Support service development and evaluation activities.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Data management

Research assistance

Group facilitation

Education

Relevant qualifications in psychology

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support day-to-day service delivery in a forensic psychology setting. The role includes assisting with psychological assessments, scoring psychometric tools, and contributing to research and service development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in psychology and experience in assessment and intervention under the supervision of qualified staff. This position is crucial for individuals interested in understanding mental health difficulties and therapeutic models.