Band 7/8a – CAMHS Clinical Psychologist – Aberdeen

Pulsejobs.com; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS client seeks a Band 7/8a CAMHS Clinical Psychologist for a locum role in Aberdeen. The position involves assessing and treating children and adolescents, providing therapeutic interventions, and working closely with families. This role offers competitive rates and includes a variety of benefits such as CPD training access and a recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.

Benefits

First class support from experienced consultants

Access to high-quality CPD training events

Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors

Different payment methods available

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience working with children or young people.
• Experience in conducting psychological assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and provide support to families.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Therapeutic Interventions

Collaboration

Communication

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job Title: CAMHS Clinical Psychologist
Band:7/8a
Location:Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Working Hours:37.5 hours

An exciting new opportunity has been made available for a Band 7/8a CAMHS Clinical Psychologist to join our esteemed NHS client’s dynamic team in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract. This vacancy offers competitive rates.

What will your responsibilities be?

The CAMHS Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and their families. This role involves face-to-face consultations to diagnose and treat a variety of mental health conditions, as well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalised care plans. The psychologist will provide support and guidance to both patients and their families, facilitate group therapy sessions, and contribute to service development initiatives. Additionally, the role includes participating in clinical supervision, training, and continuous professional development to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. A deep understanding of child and adolescent mental health issues and a commitment to fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment are essential.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• HCPC registration
• Relevant clinical experience working with children or young people.
• Experience in conducting psychological assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions.

Benefits:

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training events
• Different payment methods available: PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD

Apply Now!

If you are a dedicated Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below.
If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.

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Reasonable Adjustments:

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