Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)

Job overview

We are looking for a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the Initial Response Service.

Applicants will need to be self-motivated,  ideally have  prior experience of working in an acute mental health services and have completed the MSc course in Clinical Associate Psychology to be considered for this post.

Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of The British Psychological Society (BPS)

Main duties of the job

A Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) is a member of the Psychology Department who works as an semi-autonomous practitioner within an agreed scope of practice in an identified clinical team, under the direct supervision of an HCPC registered, qualified Practitioner Psychologist.

CAPs work as scientist practitioners and use psychological knowledge, research and theory to reduce psychological distress and to enhance psychological wellbeing.  Their interventions are informed, but not wholly determined, by problem-specific treatment protocols, adapted using the developing evidence base, applied service research and evaluation to formulate interventions, in conjunction with their clinical supervisor.

CAPs provide a specialist mental health service for patients / service users of the identified team in which they are based.  They also work together across service boundaries to provide consultation, supervision, training and service development to the wider Trust.  They provide psychological expertise and support to the teams through research to Master’s level, service evaluation and the dissemination of outcome measures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.