Assistant Clinical Psychologist Accrington, England
Job description
Our vision and values
We are an attachment and trauma-informed multidisciplinary service who aim to provide assessment, stabilisation, treatment and intervention for children and young people with complex mental health needs to promote their health, well-being and independence. Respect, compassion and person-centred care are central principles at Aaban, and we pride ourselves in recruiting staff who share our values. We work hard to create a culture that encourages and recognises the unique contributions our staff make to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
Job Summary
- To assist in the delivery of psychologically minded work within Providence and Moira Units at Aaban. The post holder will work under the clinical supervision of the Clinical Psychologists within the team, working in the care of children and young people.
- To support and enhance the psychological care of children and young people residing at the placement, providing psychological assessments and interventions under clinical supervision.
- To work independently to agreed operational objectives that are set and assessed at agreed intervals by the Placement Manager and Principal Clinical Psychologist
- To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits and projects, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, outcomes measures, teaching and project work as required.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
We are a 10 bedded therapeutic placement, with two units next door to each other. We work primarily with young people who have complex trauma, and/or additional social, emotional and mental health needs. Our referrals come from various sources, predominantly Children’s Social Care and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Members of the clinical team may at times be exposed to distressing situations or challenging behaviour.
MAIN DUTIES
Clinical
- Under the clinical supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, to assist in the psychological assessment of children and young people using a range of assessment methodologies, including psychometric and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, direct and indirect structured observations, semi-structured interviews, screening tools and routine outcome measures.
- Under the clinical supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, to undertake assessments of psychological and mental health problems, to inform interventions from the team or assist in the signposting of clients to appropriate services.
- Under the clinical supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, to participate in functional assessment of challenging behaviour, and assist in the development and implementation of positive behaviour support plans for children and young people with complex and challenging needs.
- To contribute to multi-dimensional formulation of clients presenting problems and assist in the formulation and delivery of psycho-educational and psychological interventions, under the clinical supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, and appropriate to level of knowledge, experience and training. This might include the delivery of individual psychological therapy and the co-facilitation of group and family interventions.
- Under the clinical supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, to write clinical reports, tailored to a range of audiences, including children and young people and their carers.
- To assist the Clinical Psychologists in the delivery of psychological interventions at a systemic level, including psychological consultancy and training.
- To work collaboratively with a range of staff from the multi-disciplinary team, other service providers and referrers, to assess needs and formulate action plans.
- To attend and contribute as appropriate to multi-disciplinary meetings, including liaison with other service providers as required.
Teaching, Training and Supervision
- In common with all Assistant Clinical Psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.
- To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.
- To contribute to training and supporting the multi-disciplinary team in developing a greater understanding and increased skills in psychologically informed assessments and interventions.
Research and Service Evaluation
- To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
- To undertake data collection, data analysis and the production of reports and summaries using IT and statistical programmes.
- To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist in applying evidence-based practice to the service user group.
General Duties of all Post Holders
- To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
- To be familiar with and comply with all Aaban policies, procedures and protocols and guidelines.
- To be aware of and work towards Aaban’s strategic goals.
IT responsibilities (other than those used for research)
· The post holder will input and maintain appropriate computer and manual clinical records and statistical data and provide this to the Service Manager / Clinical Leads when necessary.
· The post holder will engage in relevant computer and IT training as required.
General
· To remain current with all mandatory / statutory training for the service.
· To adhere to national, statutory, legislative, professional and local policies/procedures including Health & Safety, Sickness and Absence, and Annual Leave.
· To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, as agreed by the post holder’s service manager(s) and professional lead.
· To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical psychology / child and adolescent mental health and related disciplines.
Requirements
- Candidate will need a first or upper 2nd degree in psychology and entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £27,183.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AP2022
