Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Assistant Psychologist
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Assistant Psychologist
Assistant Psychologist – Adult Mental Health Services, North Wales
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologist with excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with people.
A commitment to clinical excellence is vital. We welcome candidates who:
- Have the potential to develop
- Can work confidently under supervision
- Follow direction effectively
- Excel in team environments
- Are adaptable and responsive to service needs
This is an outstanding opportunity to:
- Develop professionally in a committed and supportive adult mental health environment
- Contribute to increasing access to psychological therapies in North Wales
- Develop under the guidance of an established North Wales Adult Mental Health (AMH) Clinical Psychology & Psychological Therapies team
The post is based in the Central area of North Wales and involves full-time work.
In partnership with the DCLINPSYCH training course (University of Wales, Bangor), this role offers a career pathway for candidates looking to advance in clinical psychology.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Under the supervision of qualified clinical psychologists, the post-holder will:
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- Support the development of psychological therapies in accordance with Matrics Cymru’s stepped care model
- Assist qualified mental health staff in providing mild to moderate mental health interventions
- Learn and develop skills in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and group work
- Collaborate on service evaluations, audits, and projects
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and other relevant discussions
- Contribute to ongoing service improvement
Preferred Qualities:
- Ability to work in Welsh or English (Welsh language skills are desirable but not mandatory).
**Working with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)
Are you driven? Passionate about helping others? Then join North Wales’ largest health organisation, serving a population of 700,000.
Key Benefits:
- Supportive culture aligned with Organisational Values and the ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
- Engaged leadership at all levels.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
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Further Details
A full Job Description & Person Specification can be found in the Trac portal. Applications in Welsh or English are both welcomed and assessed equally.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Criteria
Education & Knowledge:
- Degree classification of 2:1 Honours in Psychology (or equivalent qualification for overseas-trained applicants).
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to work with people of varying mental health or complex needs, including therapeutic assessment or support work.
Desirable Criteria
Education & Training:
- Attendance at skills development courses in therapeutic or psychological practice.
Experience:
- Experience in mental health including:
- Understanding of a range of mental health difficulties.
- Substantial hands-on therapeutic experience across multiple settings.
- Group work facilitation skills.
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