Assistant Psychologist

Assistant Psychologists will support and enhance professional psychological practice within the service. Providing support, co-ordination and administration to clinical, training and research functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and to undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. Main responsibilities include but are not limited to: To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.

To set up databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research. To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service as appropriate to level of competence and training. To undertake direct and indirect clinical work as required under live or regular supervision from qualified applied HPC registered Psychologist. To plan, organise and co-teach psycho-educational courses and groups with appropriately qualified professional staff.