Assistant Psychologist - CAMHS

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organisation in North Wales is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to provide psychological services for children and adolescents. The role involves assessment, care planning, and research under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. Candidates should hold a 2.1 Psychology degree and have experience in relevant therapeutic settings. This position offers opportunities for professional development and contributions to a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Experience working therapeutically with children and adolescents in a health or educational setting.
• Knowledge of the client group for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of psychological services under supervision.
• Conduct assessments and implement care programs.
• Participate in research activities.

Skills

Experience with children and adolescents

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

2.1 Honours Degree in Psychology

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist post within Wrexham Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in North Wales. The post is based in our Child Health Centre in Wrexham, with travel into the community across Wrexham. We have a team of Clinical Psychologists, as well as committed and supportive multi-disciplinary staff from a range of professional backgrounds. Wrexham CAMHS offers a full range of assessment and therapeutic services to early years and school-aged children and adolescents and their families. This includes play based and mental health assessments, interventions for mental health problems, multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working and early intervention and prevention work within the local community. We have excellent links with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme (Bangor University) and regularly contribute to course teaching and provide a range of trainee placements.

Applicants should have a Psychology degree (2.1 or higher) and experience of working therapeutically with children and adolescents within a health, social care or educational setting.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of a psychological service to clients within the specialty under the direction of the supervising clinical psychologist.

To be responsible for the planning and prioritisation of own workload and activities following the direction and guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist.

To undertake assessments of clients and implement programmes of care or intervention following guidance from the supervising clinical psychologist.

To undertake research activities as required and directed by the supervising clinical psychologist.

To work within guidelines given by the supervising clinical psychologist.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and full Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 2.1 Honours Degree in Psychology or its equivalent for those trained overseas
• Attendance at skills development courses or training

Experience

• Previous experience of work with children or young people and families within a clinical, social care or educational setting
• Previous experience of work with clients within more than one clinical social care or educational setting

Knowledge

• Some knowledge and understanding of the client group with whom the post holder will be working
• Ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.