Assistant Psychologist - S-CAMHS

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to join their S-CAMHS service in Carmarthen. The role involves providing clinical work under supervision, managing a clinical caseload, and collaborating in team settings. Candidates ideally have experience as an Assistant Psychologist, with opportunities for skill development in various psychological approaches like CBT and ACT. This is a permanent position based in a beautiful area ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Qualifications

• Ideally have previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist.
• Willingness to develop skills across multiple psychological approaches and service settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical work under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
• Carry a clinical caseload and engage in Partnership work within locality teams using the Choice and Partnership Approach.
• Work flexibly across S-CAMHS services, including secondary locality teams, primary services, and the Neurodevelopmental Team.
• Develop skills in a range of psychological approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT, systemic).
• Participate in peer reflective practice and training opportunities.
• Assist with projects within Psychology in S-CAMHS.

Skills

Experience as an Assistant Psychologist

Skills in psychological approaches (CBT, ACT)

Flexibility across multiple service settings

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a 1.0 wte Assistant Psychologist to join our S-CAMHS service in Hywel Dda University Health Board. It is a permanent role and will be based in Carmarthen. The successful post holder will provide clinical work under the regular supervision of a clinical psychologist and there will be opportunities for peer reflective practice and training. The successful candidate will be based in Carmarthen but will work flexibly across the S-CAMHS services depending on the needs of the service at that time. Therefore, they are likely to work within teams such as the secondary locality teams, primary services and the Neurodevelopmental Team. The S-CAMHS service uses the Choice and Partnership Approach as its model of service delivery and when working in secondary locality teams, the post-holder will be required to provide clinical sessions for Partnership work within the locality team, working with young people with a variety of mental health difficulties, and their families. They will carry a clinical caseload and will be encouraged to develop skills in a range of psychological approaches (e.g. CBT, ACT, systemic). There will also be opportunities to assist with projects within Psychology in S-CAMHS. West Wales is a beautiful place to live, especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical work under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
• Carry a clinical caseload and engage in Partnership work within locality teams using the Choice and Partnership Approach.
• Work flexibly across S-CAMHS services, including secondary locality teams, primary services and the Neurodevelopmental Team.
• Develop skills in a range of psychological approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT, systemic).
• Participate in peer reflective practice and training opportunities.
• Assist with projects within Psychology in S-CAMHS.

Qualifications and requirements

• Ideally have previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist.
• Willingness to develop skills across multiple psychological approaches and service settings.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services