Clinical Associate in Psychology

Job Summary

HPFT is looking for a Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) to work on Dove Ward, a 16‑bed female acute assessment and brief treatment unit. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist and contribute to the embedding of trauma‑informed approaches across the ward.

• Support the implementation of trauma‑informed approaches, including team formulations and training.
• Assist in the formulation and delivery of intervention plans involving the psychological treatment of service users.
• Coordinate and deliver therapeutic groups, and lead the rollout of a new group programme.
• Integrate within the multi‑disciplinary team, promoting psychological thinking to support holistic care.
• Assist with the management of Assistant Psychologists.
• Lead or support robust outcome evaluation, service development and research initiatives.

The successful candidate will hold an MSc in Clinical Associate in Psychology or be in the final stages of acquiring the qualification.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Research, Analyst and Information Technology
• Industry: Mental Health Care

Name:
Dr Hanna Yousefzadeh

Job title:

Lead Clinical Psychologist
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