Overview
Would you like to be part of a forward thinking and dynamic team, ensuring that high quality, psychological service is delivered to our students?
We have a fantastic newly created position for a senior AP to join the team you must have at least 1 years' experience in a previous Assistant Psychologist work.
We are an innovative and friendly team with high levels of job satisfaction. You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including Qualified Psychologist, Occupational therapy, SaLT, Psychiatry and Nursing. We offer direct support from a Regional Clinical Lead, manageable caseloads, effective supervision, and cutting edge programme opportunities throughout the group.
The Cambian Group, part of the CareTech family of companies which is one of the largest providers of Specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK.
We believe "everyone has a personal best"
Cambian specialist education services are improving the outcomes of children and young people every day. Our schools and colleges provide support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional Mental Health and Complex Needs.
Job role
Your role will be to support the qualified psychologist for a defined caseload of young people with Psychology specified in their EHCP, you will provide psychological assessment interventions with support from the Psychologist.
Working autonomously, you will attend MDT student reviews, completes outcome measurements and care planning exercises for each student
Responsibilities
* Support the qualified psychologist for a defined caseload of young people as specified in their EHCP; provide psychological assessment interventions with support from the Psychologist.
* Work autonomously; attend MDT student reviews; complete outcome measurements and care planning exercises for each student.
* Take a hands-on approach; be a strong team player with excellent communication; maintain excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Contribute to the multidisciplinary team and engage with supervision and programme opportunities.
Candidate Profile
* A degree or higher in Psychology
* Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
* 1 year experience or more in an Assistant Psychologist role
* Experience in working with ASD and/or learning disabilities (preferred)
* Understanding of therapeutic boundaries and evidence-based interventions
* Highly organised; ready to take initiative
* Strong team player; confident, motivated
* Genuine desire to help others
You’ll receive
* Competitive salary
* Extensive Group staff benefits
* Full support from the MDT team
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
* Group Development opportunities
* Learning from dedicated and inspirational professionals
Other
Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.
Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.
All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
Cambian is an equal opportunities employer
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