Assistant Psychologist, CAMHS Outpatient – Flexible Hours

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s CAMHS Outpatient Team is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to provide psychosocial reviews, risk assessment, and therapeutic support under supervision. You will contribute to MDT discussions, formulations, and service development while maintaining a small clinical caseload.

The role supports ongoing training and supervision from a clinical psychologist, with opportunities to engage in audit and research activities within CAMHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level psychology background or equivalent.
• Experience supporting mental health services preferred.
• Good communication with young people and families.
• Ability to work under supervision in CAMHS setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist psychosocial reviews of a young person’s needs and assess risk.
• Bring complex cases to MDT meetings and contribute formulations.
• Hold a therapeutic caseload under supervision and provide interventions.
• Support data collection, outcomes measures, audits and service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Case formulation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

BSc in Psychology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s CAMHS Outpatient Team is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to provide psychosocial reviews, risk assessment, and therapeutic support under supervision. You will contribute to MDT discussions, formulations, and service development while maintaining a small clinical caseload.

The role supports ongoing training and supervision from a clinical psychologist, with opportunities to engage in audit and research activities within CAMHS.