CAMHS Assistant Psychologist — 18-Month FTC, Supervised

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The assistant psychologist post sits in Central CAMHS at Mary Chapman House within Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust, offering an 18-month fixed-term role focused on assessment, formulation and delivering psychological interventions for ages 0–16 with complex mental health needs. Weekly supervision is provided by a clinical psychologist and connects to the UEA clinical psychology doctorate.

Applicants must respond to a set question (up to 500 words) to be shortlisted.

Qualifications

• BPS accredited degree in Psychology is required.
• Experience with quantitative research is preferred.
• Assistant psychologist or related clinical experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, formulate and deliver psychological interventions to young people and families across the CAMHS age range.
• Deliver group and family interventions.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to provide psychologically informed care.
• Develop psychological formulations.
• Support routine outcome measures and report on outcomes.
• Conduct reviews alongside clinical psychologists.
• Support the wider psychological therapies team.
• Monitor clients on waiting lists.
• Take part in service evaluation.

Skills

SPSS

Report writing

Mental health knowledge

Psychology in health care

Theory to practice

Education

BPS accredited degree in Psychology

Job description

The assistant psychologist post sits in Central CAMHS at Mary Chapman House within Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust, offering an 18-month fixed-term role focused on assessment, formulation and delivering psychological interventions for ages 0–16 with complex mental health needs. Weekly supervision is provided by a clinical psychologist and connects to the UEA clinical psychology doctorate.

Applicants must respond to a set question (up to 500 words) to be shortlisted.