Child & Adolescent CAMHS — Applied Psychology Associate

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave 35 days

NHS pension

Salary progression

Sick leave

NHS discounts

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a qualified Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology to work with children and young people in CAMHS. The post involves conducting assessments, making diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and managing a specialist caseload within Tier 3 services.

The role requires an honours degree in psychology with a relevant Masters in applied psychology for CYP, clinical experience, and strong communication. Driving licence is required for travel across local sites.

Formación

• Honours degree in psychology (eligible for GBR).
• Post-graduate Masters level degree in applied Psychology for Children & Young People Therapy.
• Relevant clinical experience.
• Knowledge of national and professional guidelines for clinical care.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be aware of competence limits and work within them.
• A driving licence is required; full UK/EU/EEA licence.

Responsabilidades

• Provide diagnosis and treatment recommendations for complex clinical disorders.
• Provide a range of assessment measures and procedures aligned to presenting problems.
• Carry a full specialist caseload of patients within Tier 3 services.
• Assess pre-disposing and precipitating factors for presenting problems.
• Use established psychometric measures, observation, and measures of emotion, cognition and behaviour.
• Conduct assessments individually, with carers, and in group settings.
• Produce formulations describing aetiology, maintenance and intervention methods.
• Consult with supervisor in cases of complicated presentations before starting intervention.

Conocimientos

Honours degree in psychology

Masters in applied psychology for CYP

Clinical experience

Knowledge of national guidelines

Excellent communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Educación

Honours degree in psychology

Post-graduate Masters in applied Psychology for Children & Young People

Descripción del empleo

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a qualified Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology to work with children and young people in CAMHS. The post involves conducting assessments, making diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and managing a specialist caseload within Tier 3 services.

The role requires an honours degree in psychology with a relevant Masters in applied psychology for CYP, clinical experience, and strong communication. Driving licence is required for travel across local sites.