CAMHS Assistant Psychologist (N&S AAFS)

DutiesWe are seeking an assistant psychologist to join our specialist CAMHS team of psychologists. The post holder will assist in the delivery of specialist assessment, formulation, intervention, and consultation for young people who present with high levels of risk (to self, to others, and/or from others). They will take on a variety of roles/duties, including: Clinical support (comprehensive assessments of risk, diagnostic/cognitive assessments, psychological interventions including CBT, DBT, AIM) Research support (research projects/bids, service development, publications, literature reviews) Administrative support (managing databases, clinical governance, preparing resources, arranging appointments) Team duties (e.g., participation in reflective practice, consult, anti-racism and anti-oppression group, team meetings)The post-holder will assist practitioner psychologists in their work with young people and families, who present with high-risk behaviours. This includes supporting the delivery of evidence-based assessment, including psychometrics, cognitive assessments, structured risk assessment; contributing to formulations of risk; delivering adapted individual/group interventions (e.g. CBT/DBT/AIM) for the young person, parent/carer, and/or professionals; and assisting in teaching/consultation to professionals. The post-holder will further be required to produce high-quality clinical resources and contribute to written assessment reports (including for court) and related service developments/audit/research projects, as well as support the team with clinical governance and their coordination of referrals/discharges.The post-holder will require highly developed verbal and written communication skills and show initiative to work independently under close supervision of a psychologist. They should be committed to providing high standards of care, and an ability to think creatively about overcoming barriers (individual/systemic) to engagement.About our locations:The post will be based at Michael Rutter Centre in the Maudsley Hospital which is located in Denmark Hill, less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from green spaces (e.g., Ruskin Park) and a vibrant high-street (Camberwell). (Due to move to the Pears Maudsley Children and Young People (PMCYP) at the Maudsley Hospital in early 2026)Flexible WorkingAs one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role, our team/office hours are typically Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. At the current time, you would not be expected to work on weekends. (This may include working early mornings, later evenings or Saturdays as part of the core working hours/working pattern for this post)For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Quinn Job title: Clinical Psychologist Email address: Rachel.Quinn@slam.nhs.uk