Child & Adolescent Psychology Practitioner — CAMHS Clinician

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

NHS Grampian CAMHS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join a values-based, multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people aged 0–18 and their families. The post offers varied clinical work across 1:1, family and group settings, in a dynamic service with opportunities for teaching, research and local training.

Essential qualifications include an undergraduate psychology degree and an MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Psychology degree is essential.
• MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People is essential.
• Experience in CAMHS or with children/adolescents desirable; research/audit experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical psychology input within CAMHS.
• Work with children, young people and families across age 0–18.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team; participate in teaching/training.

Skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed approach

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People

Job description

NHS Grampian CAMHS is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join a values-based, multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people aged 0–18 and their families. The post offers varied clinical work across 1:1, family and group settings, in a dynamic service with opportunities for teaching, research and local training.

Essential qualifications include an undergraduate psychology degree and an MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People.