Assistant Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing student mental health at the Universities of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin. As a Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, you will play a vital role in providing tailored psychological services, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. This innovative pilot program emphasizes student needs and flexible access options, including face-to-face and online services. Be part of a compassionate team committed to improving community wellbeing and making a real difference in students' lives. Your expertise will guide the development of effective mental health interventions, fostering a supportive environment for all.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological assessments and therapy.
• Ability to work autonomously within professional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological services to students with mental health difficulties.
• Conduct assessments and offer consultations on psychological care.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Therapeutic Techniques

Research Skills

Care Coordination

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Postgraduate Training in Counselling

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced, innovative, and enthusiastic Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our exciting new Universities of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin Mental Health Student Service (UCARMHSS) pilot, which is set to launch soon.

This service will offer multiple pathways: psychiatry, psychology, and care coordination, providing students with access to tailored interventions. The goal is to improve access to mental health support, inform students about available resources, and guide them in managing their mental health.

Key Features of the Service

• A focus on student needs rather than diagnosis, with each referral undergoing thorough triage and, when necessary, formulation assessments.
• Proactive support to help students succeed academically and socially at university.
• Flexible access options, including face-to-face, telephone, video, and online services, to meet individual preferences.
• Comprehensive care coordination, including assessment, case management, self-management support, and liaison with university services.

Main Duties of the Job

• This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide specialist applied psychology services to students from the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University who present with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
• Provide specialist psychological assessments and therapy, and offer advice and consultation on psychological care to colleagues and other agencies.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the framework of Trust and service policies.
• Utilize research skills for audit, policy development, and service improvement within the team/service area.

Working for Our Organisation

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate health and social care to improve community wellbeing. Our services include mental health care for children, adults, and older people, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research.

We aim to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our values. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all community sectors, especially from underrepresented groups, including those with long-term conditions, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. We cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; applications for roles without sponsorship will be rejected.

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