CAMHS Clinical Associate in Psychology

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wideopen; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

NHS pension scheme

Annual leave 35 days

Incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave

NHS discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a qualified Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology to work with children and young people in CAMHS teams across North Lanarkshire. The role focuses on diagnosis, treatment recommendations and a full specialist caseload within Tier 3 services.

The post requires a psychology degree with GBR eligibility and a Masters in Applied Psychology for Children & Young People. Strong assessment skills and effective communication are essential.

Competenze

• Honours degree in psychology (eligible for GBR).
• Post-graduate Master’s level in applied Psychology for Children & Young People Therapy.
• Relevant clinical experience.
• Knowledge of national guidelines for clinical care.
• Some knowledge of Psychiatry and related professions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving licence.

Mansioni

• Provide diagnosis and treatment recommendations for complex clinical disorders.
• Use various assessment measures and procedures aligned with patient problems.
• Manage a full specialist caseload of CAMHS Tier 3 patients.
• Assess pre-disposing and precipitating factors.
• Utilise psychometric measures, observation and measures of emotion, cognition and behaviour.
• Conduct individual and group assessments.
• Develop formulations describing etiology and maintenance, and interventions.
• Consult supervisor prior to intervention in complex cases.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Psychometrics

Caseload management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Formazione

Honours degree in psychology (eligible for GBR)

Masters in Applied Psychology for Children & Young People Therapy

Descrizione del lavoro

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a qualified Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology to work with children and young people in CAMHS teams across North Lanarkshire. The role focuses on diagnosis, treatment recommendations and a full specialist caseload within Tier 3 services.

The post requires a psychology degree with GBR eligibility and a Masters in Applied Psychology for Children & Young People. Strong assessment skills and effective communication are essential.