KMAdvanced Psychology Practitioner

KM233562* - Advanced Psychology Practitioner

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NHS Grampian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is an inclusive, values‑based multi‑disciplinary team that promotes patient‑centred care, efficiency and a culture that values, enables and develops staff. The team ethos supports warm, reflective and innovative individuals who make a difference to children, young people, their families and wider systems.

• Deliver 1:1 child and adolescent therapy using a broad range of modalities (CBT, IPT, Systemic Family Therapy, FBT, ACT, EMDR, play therapy, pharmacotherapy).
• Conduct family work, group work, specialist work streams and consultation.
• Participate in early intervention work and specialist CAMHS Hub activity.
• Contribute to departmental research, audit and local/national teaching and training.
• Engage in dynamic monthly CPD programme and multi‑disciplinary supervision structures.

• Undergraduate Psychology degree and MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People or MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care essential.
• Clinical experience working in CAMHS with children and adolescents essential.
• Experience working collaboratively with other professional groups and partner agencies desirable.
• Demonstrated research/audit experience will be an advantage.

A relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates. The role offers a supportive line management structure, peer group and multi‑disciplinary supervision and a local CAMHS training group that drives forward staff and team development.

Grampian, North East of Scotland – a region with diverse cultural, sporting and natural attractions and easy access to Aberdeen and Inverness airports.

Dr Lynn Buntin or Dr Rachael Smith (Consultant Clinical Psychologists), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). Telephone / gram.camhst.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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