Clinical Psychology Associate- Mental Health

Are you passionate about early intervention and improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people? We're recruiting on behalf of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust for a Band 6 Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) to join their Children's Emotional Health & Wellbeing Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions to children, young people and their families across the Belfast Trust area.

You'll work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team including clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, counsellors, health visitors and family support workers, promoting trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practice in accessible community settings. As a qualified CAP (CYP), you will practice autonomously within your scope, under the supervision of a registered Clinical Psychologist, managing your own caseload while contributing to wider service development and evaluation.

The role:

Conduct specialist psychological assessments, formulations and risk assessments for children and young people, drawing on cognitive-behavioural, systemic and other evidence-based models. Develop collaborative formulations with children, young people and families to inform individualised intervention plans. Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based psychological interventions (including CBT-informed and systemic approaches) in individual and group formats. Provide early therapeutic support to parents/carers, enhancing understanding of child development and emotional wellbeing.

Manage a defined caseload, making proactive care decisions within scope of practice and under supervision. Use psychological measurement tools and outcome measures to evaluate clinical effectiveness and inform service improvement. Act as a psychological resource within multidisciplinary teams, offering guidance and contributing to psychologically informed practice. Deliver training and share psychological knowledge with colleagues, parents/carers and partner agencies. Participate in audit, research and service evaluation to support continuous improvement.

Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with professional, ethical and governance standards.

The Person As the successful candidate, you will meet the following essential criteria:
Essential:
An Honours Degree in Psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Registration with the British Psychological Society. MSc Clinical Associate in Psychology (Children & Young People) qualification accredited by the BPS. Knowledge of psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for children, young people and families. Understanding of neurodevelopmental and mental health difficulties in children and young people. Ability to communicate effectively in highly emotive settings and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Full UK driving licence and access to a car (reasonable adjustments considered in line with disability provisions). What's in it for you? £19.78 hourly pay rate. Long term temporary assignment. Structured clinical supervision in line with BPS standards. Opportunity to contribute to an expanding psychological workforce and shape early intervention services across Belfast. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group on .

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This position is subject to an Enhanced criminal record check through Access

NI with a barred check against Children/Young People . A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. #Public Sector