Band 5 Assistant Psychologist - Banes D&A Services, Bath

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bath is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join their new service focused on individuals with substance use issues. You will assist qualified psychologists in delivering psychological assessments and interventions, support training of professionals, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will be flexible, responsive, and caring individuals. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development await.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with individuals facing substance use challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified psychologists in psychological assessment and intervention.
• Support teaching and training of other professionals on psychological theory.

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our new service. The post holder will work as part of the Banes specialist psychology service within Banes drug & alcohol treatment system. The role involves assisting with the delivery of 1:1 and group psychological interventions to service users whose substance use has brought them into contact with the criminal justice system, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. The role will also involve supporting the teaching and training of other professionals on psychological theory, research and its application to clinical practice, carrying out audits and service evaluations as required and working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

If you enjoy working with those who face the challenge of their substance use, and the complexities that often come with this work, whilst working in an active and changing environment that requires its staff to be flexible, responsive and ultimately caring then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Main duties are to assist qualified psychologists in the psychological services including psychological assessment and intervention under the supervision of a qualified clinical/counselling/ forensic psychologist working independently within the limits agreed