Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
- Experience
Experience of working with children/young people
- Experience
Experience in psychological interventions – DBT, CBT or interpersonal therapy interventions or other evidence based approaches.
- Experience
Knowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescents mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Care Programme Approach, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc.
- Knowledge and Skill
High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Knowledge and Skill
Ability to communicate sensitive information to children and/or adolescents, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
- Knowledge and Skill
Excellent report writing skills and excellent documentation of duties performed.
- Training/qualifications
Upper second class honours degree in psychology, or other higher degree in psychology, or equivalent undergraduate qualification.
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
At least two years’ experience of work with children and/or adolescents with moderate to severe mental health problems
- Experience
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience
Knowledge and understanding of CYP-IAPT
- Experience
Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
- Experience
Ability to manage distressing and challenging situations.
- Experience
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Knowledge and Skill
Competence using IT and media equipment
- Knowledge and Skill
Experience using computers for databases or data-analysis.
- Knowledge and Skill
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of children and/or adolescents with learning disability, or other disabilities.
- Training/qualifications
Masters level training in relevant Psychological or Mental Health area.
- Training/qualifications
Post-graduate training in relevant mental-health / psychological / recovery discipline.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an Assistant Psychologist to join the HPFT Children and Young People's Mental Heath Services (CYPMHS) Crisis, Assessment and Treatment Team (C-CATT), offering support Countywide across Hertfordshire.
The core functions of C-CATT are to undertake bio-psychosocial assessments, safety and care planning, referral/request for risk support from other mental health teams/services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the service database, entering data, generating reports on service targets, and conducting audits and evaluations in accordance with national guidelines for monitoring service delivery and clinical progress, all under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
The role requires skills in jointly assessing, planning, organising, reviewing and assisting in delivering evidence-based interventions to provide crisis support, as agreed with supervising clinician(s).
Regular clinical supervision will be provided. Applicants should have a recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology and be eligible for Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. Experience delivering group-based interventions or working with adolescents with complex mental health needs is desirable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To assist care planning and delivery for those children & young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis and are under the care of the CYPMHS Crisis, Assessment and Treatment Team (C-CATT). In particular, this would include ensuring CYP-IAPT principles and practice are implemented (80% of job plan) and the delivery of psychological interventions and other clinical tasks under the supervision of a qualified practitioner (20% of job plan).
- The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary C-CAT Team, assisting in the provision of a high-quality service to children and young people (CYP) experiencing mental health difficulties and supporting their caregivers.
- This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.
- The post holder may be asked to support across Enhanced Specialist Pathway, which C-CATT sits within, alongside other Specialist Teams.
- The post holder will utilise their skills and knowledge to assist in ensuring CYP-IAPT processes are in place including outcomes measure use, jointly undertaking assessments (where appropriate), identifying desired outcomes and where appropriate carrying out intervention.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Assistant Psychologist with Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Radlett, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant psychologist role. The advertised salary is £29,812 - £32,715 per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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