Assistant Psychologist

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bloxwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, within Walsall CAMHS, invites applications for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist. The post supports delivery of psychological care to children and young people under supervision, contributing to assessments, interventions and outcome analysis.

Work within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team, engaging in service improvement, resource development, and group programmes while benefiting from regular supervision, training and reflective practice to develop

Qualifications

• Requires Psychology degree with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to improving children's mental health.
• Experience in CAMHS or child psychology is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support psychological assessments and interventions for children and young people.
• Collect and analyse outcome measures to monitor progress.
• Contribute to service development projects and group programmes.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in supervision and reflective practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Psychology degree (GBC)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join Walsall CAMHS.

Working under the supervision of a qualified Applied Psychologist, you will support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological care to children and young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. You will contribute to psychological assessments and interventions and support the ongoing development of psychologically informed care across the service.

As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside the team to help improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. The role will involve supporting clinical work, collecting and analysing outcome measures, developing resources, assisting with group programmes and contributing to service improvement projects. You will receive regular supervision and opportunities for professional development, reflective practice and training., You will work as part of the Walsall CAMHS multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological care to children, young people and their families. Working under the clinical supervision of a qualified Applied Psychologist, you will assist with psychological assessments, formulation-informed interventions and the delivery of psychologically informed care.

The role will involve supporting individual and group interventions, gathering and analysing clinical information and outcome measures, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the development of resources for young people, families and professionals. You will also assist with service evaluation, audit, research and quality improvement projects to support the ongoing development of CAMHS services.

Working closely with psychologists and other professionals, you will contribute to a compassionate, person-centred approach, helping to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people accessing mental health services. You will participate in regular supervision, training and reflective practice and will have opportunities to develop their clinical, research and professional skills within a supportive and innovative service.

This post provides excellent experience for psychology graduates seeking to develop their knowledge and skills within a specialist CAMHS setting and pursue a future career in Applied Psychology.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual with a Psychology degree conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving the lives of children and young people.

At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care and improving the lives of the communities we serve. As part of Walsall CAMHS, you will join a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team that puts children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do.

Our work is guided by our CARE values: Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Empowered. These values shape how we care for service users, support colleagues and work together to deliver high-quality services.

We are passionate about supporting our staff to thrive. Alongside excellent opportunities for professional development, leadership growth and service innovation, we offer regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and flexible working opportunities where possible. Our comprehensive wellbeing offer includes access to physical and mental health support, staff networks, wellbeing resources and services designed to promote work-life balance.

Whether you are looking to deepen your specialist expertise, contribute to service transformation or develop your leadership skills, you will find a welcoming culture where your contribution is valued, your voice is heard and your career can flourish. Join us and help shape the future of children's mental health services across the Black Country.