Assistant Psychologist

HIOW Healthcare; Havant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health service in Havant is looking for a Band 4 assistant Psychologist. This position involves providing psychological assessments, supporting children's mental health alongside qualified psychologists, and engaging in audits and research projects. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and a keen interest in working with children and families to promote positive outcomes. This role is specifically open to applicants within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS system.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in supporting children's mental health.
• Experience in working with partner agencies.
• Understanding of psychological care and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments under supervision.
• Assist in clinically related administration and audits.
• Support development of audit and research projects.

Skills

Interest in working collaboratively with children and families

Ability to conduct psychological assessments

Experience with audit and research projects

Education

Relevant degree in psychology or related field

Job description

The Havant and Petersfield Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service are excited to invite applications for a Band 4 assistant Psychologist. This is a great opportunity to join our team in Children & Families Service line to support in the delivery of high-quality children’s mental health services.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in working collaboratively with children and families and with partner agencies to promote positive outcomes for children and families accessing our service.

You will have a role in supporting and enhancing the professional psychological care of clients within the Havant and Petersfield Community Child and Adolescent mental health service (CAMHs), providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of qualified professional psychologists, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the Community CAMHs 'policies and procedures.

You will assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.