Assistant Psychologist

Key Task and

Responsibilities Research and Service Evaluation

To undertake data collection, data inputting, analysis and the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research assist qualified clinical psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members. To support clinical staff and managers with regards to the collection and recording of routine data through training and regular attendance at team meetings. To provide monthly reports of multi-disciplinary clinical activity as requested by the supervising clinical psychologist and team manager.

Clinical

To undertake protocol based psychological assessment of client applying psychological theory, including neuro-psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects. To work with other staff to assess or support service users in residential and day service settings and contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions or care guidelines as agreed with the clinical psychologist providing supervision. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place. To understand and work within the CYP IAPT framework. Please see job description for full details.