Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Assistant Psychologist based in our Schools In-Reach/Primary Mental Health Worker Service, in S-CAMHS, Hywel Dda University Health Board. The vacancy is full time, permanent and is based in the Carmarthenshire Team. Part time hours may be considered. It is one of three Assistant Psychologist posts in the service and these posts have been developed to support the Clinical Psychology input into the Schools In-Reach/PMHW Service.
The successful applicant will be provided with regular clinical supervision from a qualified clinical psychologist in the service, as well as opportunities for regular peer reflective practice. They will carry their own clinical caseload and will be encouraged to develop skills in a range of psychological approaches (e.g. CBT, ACT, systemic). They will provide psychological assessment and intervention for young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, via individual and group interventions, thereby giving the opportunity to work within the clinical cycle. An essential aspect of the SIRS service is to provide consultation and training on mental health problems in young people, to professionals in Education. The post holder will be asked to contribute to this as their skills and knowledge develop. There will also be opportunities for service development and research activities within the SIRS/PMHW Service and also within Psychology in the wider S-CAMHS.
We have close links with the South Wales Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Programme.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 03/10/2025. A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents.
Responsibilities
* Carry a personal clinical caseload and provide psychological assessment and intervention for young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties (individual and group work).
* Develop and apply a range of psychological approaches (eg CBT, ACT, systemic) as part of clinical work.
* Provide regular clinical supervision and participate in peer reflective practice.
* Provide consultation and training on mental health problems in young people to Education professionals; contribute to service development and research activities within SIRS/PMHW and wider Psychology in S-CAMHS.
* Engage in opportunities related to service development and research; participate in links with the South Wales Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Programme.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Band 5 Assistant Psychologist role; relevant training in psychology and eligibility for professional development within NHS psychology.
* Willingness to engage in supervision and professional development; ability to work within the clinical cycle.
* Desirable: ability to speak Welsh (English and/or Welsh speakers welcome). Welsh language support available during employment to help meet language requirements.
Additional information
Location: Carmarthenshire; the Health Board provides NHS healthcare services across multiple regions. The post notes interviews on 03/10/2025 and references to full job description and person specification in supporting documents.
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