Clinical Associate in Psychology | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
The Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) role is designed to deliver psychological assessments, formulations and interventions which are informed by research and evaluation. CAPs work closely with our psychological therapists within teams who supervise.
We are seeking a qualified CAP to work in the Mood, Anxiety and Personality (MAP) Service in Southwark PCMHT to cover maternity leave.
The post holder will work with service users accessing the Southwark MAP Service to develop a shared understanding of the complex issues the person is facing, how they cope and the impact this has on their mental, physical health and well-being and those around them (psychological assessment and formulation).Under supervision they will explore social, psychological, therapies and other potential options which may help them achieve agreed goals.
Service users seen by the post holder will include those who have experienced high levels of distress and complex mental health difficulties. Service users may present with a high level of risk to both themselves and sometimes to other people.
The posts will be supervised by a psychological therapist. We are passionate about developing a workforce which is committed to strengthening clinical skills alongside cultural, contextual and community knowledge, in order to best meet the needs of our local population.We particularly invite applications from individuals from marginalised communities.
Our aim is for individuals in the CAP roles to be able to use a range of skills to integrate psychological and psychosocial interventions into a holistic care package for clients. We welcome practitioners who can reflect on their own experiences as well as the experiences of people using our services to promote, plan and deliver useful interventions.There will be the opportunity to develop novel and innovative ways of working to ensure we are offering an accessible and acceptable service. Creativity, confidence, and the ability to make meaningful connections with both service users and staff are all warmly welcomed.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role. NB the post is based in Lambeth.
Note: This advert may close early if a high number of applications is received.
We look forward to receiving your application.
This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Feb 2025