Assistant Psychologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards and Blue Light Card

Strong career progression

Clinical supervision and peer support

Job summary

Cygnet Raglan House is seeking a full-time Assistant Psychologist to join the Psychology Department. You will assist in psychological assessment, formulation, and the delivery of individual and group interventions within an inpatient female rehabilitation service.

Under a HCPC-registered Lead Psychologist, you will contribute to care planning and multidisciplinary team work, with ongoing reflective practice and clinical development. Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• 2:1 BPS-accredited psychology degree, or equivalent giving GBC eligibility
• Experience supporting people with mental health difficulties or complex needs
• Enhanced DBS check required

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessment, including psychometric administration
• Support risk assessment and safety formulation
• Develop and implement psychological care plans and treatments
• Contribute to planning, delivering and evaluating individual and group programmes
• Assist with administration, audit, research and service development

Skills

Psychological theory

Communication

Organisational skills

Independence

Compassion

Education

2:1 BPS-accredited degree or GBC eligibility

Job description

A full-time Assistant Psychologist post in the Psychology Department at Cygnet Raglan House, a 25-bed inpatient rehabilitation service for women with complex and enduring mental health difficulties. The post-holder contributes to psychological assessment, formulation, individual and group interventions and care planning under an HCPC-registered Lead Psychologist. The role sits within a multidisciplinary team, with clinical development and reflective practice built in. A 2:1 BPS-accredited psychology degree or GBC eligibility is required.

What the job involves

• Psychological assessment, including psychometric administration
• Risk assessment, safety formulation and management
• Clinical formulation and implementing psychological care plans and treatment
• Working with colleagues to deliver integrated, whole-person treatment and care
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual and group programmes
• Administration, audit, research and service development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 BPS-accredited psychology degree, or equivalent giving GBC eligibility

Experience

• Experience supporting people with mental health difficulties or complex needs

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of psychological theory, formulation and evidence-based interventions
• Excellent communication, written and organisational skills
• Managing competing demands, working independently within agreed competencies and collaboratively with others
• Compassion, professionalism, initiative and commitment to continuous learning

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Nice to have

• Previous Assistant Psychologist experience
• Inpatient mental health experience
• Experience supporting people with psychosis, complex trauma or neurodevelopmental needs

What's offered

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Group pension plan
• NHS Discount Cards and Blue Light Card with big brand discounts
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Clinical supervision and peer support