Overview
As a Clinical Associate Psychologist, you will work within local Mental Health Teams to provide direct psychological interventions to adults with a range of mental health difficulties. You will support senior psychologists and contribute to a multidisciplinary service focused on community-based care. The role involves flexible delivery across in-person, telephone, and digital formats, plus engagement in training, research, and service development. You will help expand access to evidence-based psychological care and engage with diverse service users and partners.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychological assessments and treatments to adults within LMHTs
- Work under supervision in line with BPS guidelines
- Deliver individual and group interventions and contribute to service development
- Engage in liaison with health, social care and voluntary sector partners
- Participate in staff training and research/quality improvement activities
- Support flexible delivery across settings (in person, phone, digital)
- Contribute to MDT working and ensure care planning aligns with regional needs
Key requirements
- Masters Clinical Associate in Psychology qualification
- Eligibility for registration on the BPS Wider Psychological Workforce register
- Relevant supervised experience in adult mental health assessments and interventions
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Relevant CPD as required by the BPS
- Current UK professional registration (as applicable)
- Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building abilities
- Empathy and sensitive communication
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Clinical assessment and formulation
- Evidence-based psychological interventions
- Mental health knowledge for adults
Clinical Associate Psychologist in West Bridgford employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
