Assistant Psychologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join Walsall CAMHS. Working under the supervision of a qualified Applied Psychologist, you will support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological care to children and young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.

You will contribute to psychological assessments and interventions and support the ongoing development of psychologically informed care across the service. As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside the team to help improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.

The role will involve supporting clinical work, collecting and analysing outcome measures, developing resources, assisting with group programmes and contributing to service improvement projects. You will receive regular supervision and opportunities for professional development, reflective practice and training.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual with a Psychology degree conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving the lives of children and young people.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and innovative CAMHS service where psychology is highly valued and where you can make a meaningful contribution while developing your clinical and professional skills.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the Walsall CAMHS multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological care to children, young people and their families. Working under the clinical supervision of a qualified Applied Psychologist, you will assist with psychological assessments, formulation-informed interventions and the delivery of psychologically informed care.

The role will involve supporting individual and group interventions, gathering and analysing clinical information and outcome measures, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the development of resources for young people, families and professionals. You will also assist with service evaluation, audit, research and quality improvement projects to support the ongoing development of CAMHS services.

Working closely with psychologists and other professionals, you will contribute to a compassionate, person-centred approach, helping to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people accessing mental health services. You will participate in regular supervision, training and reflective practice and will have opportunities to develop their clinical, research and professional skills within a supportive and innovative service.

This post provides excellent experience for psychology graduates seeking to develop their knowledge and skills within a specialist CAMHS setting and pursue a future career in Applied Psychology.

About us

At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care and improving the lives of the communities we serve. As part of Walsall CAMHS, you will join a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team that puts children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do.

Our work is guided by our CARE values : Compassionate , Accountable , Respectful and Empowered . These values shape how we care for service users, support colleagues and work together to deliver high-quality services. We are passionate about supporting our staff to thrive.

Alongside excellent opportunities for professional development, leadership growth and service innovation, we offer regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and flexible working opportunities where possible. Our comprehensive wellbeing offer includes access to physical and mental health support, staff networks, wellbeing resources and services designed to promote work-life balance.

Whether you are looking to deepen your specialist expertise, contribute to service transformation or develop your leadership skills, you will find a welcoming culture where your contribution is valued, your voice is heard and your career can flourish. Join us and help shape the future of children's mental health services across the Black Country.

Job responsibilities

Support qualified Applied Psychologists in the assessment, formulation and delivery of psychological interventions for children, young people and families accessing CAMHS. Assist with the delivery of individual and group-based interventions under appropriate supervision. Collect, record and analyse clinical information, outcome measures and service data.

Support the development of psychoeducational resources and materials for young people, families and professionals. Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and research projects. Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations and data summaries to support service development. Work collaboratively with psychologists and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote psychologically informed care.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policies and professional standards. Communicate effectively and compassionately with children, young people, families and partner agencies. Participate in regular supervision, training and reflective practice to support personal and professional development.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a specialist CAMHS setting while contributing to high-quality care and positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Person Specification

Essential

Have at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology that allows Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) membership with the BPS Must have experience of working as an assistant psychologist or equivalent Knowledge of evidence- based practice relevant to the role Awareness of risk assessment and risk management relevant to the role Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group in CAMHS. Respects and has awareness of the advantages of joint working with other experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.

Desirable

Experience of conducting psychometric assessments Registration with BPS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .