Assistant Psychologist

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Ayot Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust in the UK is seeking a professional to assist in care planning and the delivery of psychological interventions for children and young people. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and engaging in evidence-based practices to support mental health recovery. The ideal candidate will possess skills in assessment and working closely with educational settings as well as community agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological interventions.
• Strong skills in engaging with children and young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection and analysis of outcomes.
• Provide clinical interventions such as group work and psychoeducation.
• Facilitate early intervention through social prescribing.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Assessment and planning

Evidence-based interventions

Psychological assessments

Job description

To assist care planning and delivery for those children & young people who are referred to Mental Health Schools Teams, a new service being set up within CAMHS, following a successful bid by HPFT to be part of the Green Paper Trailblazer. The post holder will be directly involved in the setup, data collection and analysis of all outcome measures in particular, ensuring CYP-IAPT principles and practice are implemented (80% of job plan) and the delivery of psychological interventions under the clinical supervision of a qualified psychological practitioner (20% of job plan).

Responsibilities

• To work as a member of multi-disciplinary Mental Health Schools Teams, assisting in the provision of a high quality service to students (and their carers) experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The role requires skills in assessing, planning, organising, reviewing and assisting the Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) in delivering informed processes and evidence based interventions to support the recovery of service users as agreed with supervising clinician(s). This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards. The post holder will utilise their skills and knowledge to assist in ensuring CYP-IAPT processes are in place including; undertaking assessments (when necessary), identifying desired outcomes and measurement of these and, where appropriate, carrying out interventions. Duties include aiding the development, delivery, and evaluation of care programmes; providing clinical interventions such as group work and psychoeducation for parents, carers, and teachers; and facilitating early intervention through social prescribing. The role emphasizes collaborative planning with agencies like schools, social services, and the voluntary sector, as well as participation in multidisciplinary teams and regular supervision. Responsibilities extend to developing and delivering psychologically-informed interventions, supporting therapeutic groups, conducting broad psychological assessments, and assisting with routine outcome measurement and data collection. The position requires adherence to Trust policies and participation in audits, evaluations, and research projects. Effective liaison with MHST leaders, practitioners, and community agencies, as well as strong links with CYPMHS quadrant teams, CCATT, and The Wellbeing Service, are essential for fostering integrated and responsive mental health care.

About the Trust

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout.