Assistant Psychologist

Colegio Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús - Martínez - Buenos Aires; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our small and dynamic team at the National Centre for Gaming Disorders. Previous experience of working with young people and their families in a CAMHS team or equivalent is highly desirable.

The role includes:

1. Completing assessments, assisting qualified staff in delivering individual and group therapy, and conducting audit and evaluation.
2. Contributing to the delivery of the specialist psychological intervention programmes offered in the service, which are primarily motivational interviewing and CBT based.
3. Exposure to research endeavours being undertaken.
4. Overseeing the referral and assessment booking process, using databases and SystmOne, and providing administrative assistance to the team as required.

Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently is essential. Supervision will be offered by qualified clinical/counselling psychologists.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and committed team player with a genuine interest in mental health.

This is a part-time role.

Responsibilities include:

1. To plan and undertake assessments of clients, using various techniques including motivational interviewing.
2. To write clinical summaries and care plans based on information gleaned at assessment and present these to the multi-disciplinary team.
3. To provide motivational interventions to clients waiting to commence CBT.
4. To work in a highly emotive atmosphere with clients with gaming problems and their families, maintaining professionalism at all times.
5. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups under the supervision of a qualified member of staff.
6. To liaise with referrers and clients and facilitate the referral process along with administrative staff.
7. To assist managers and senior staff as required to ensure the safe daily operation of the clinic.
8. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.
9. To undertake production of questionnaires, data collection, setting up of databases and spreadsheets, data analysis, and the production of reports.
10. To input and maintain appropriate clinical records and statistical data using SystmOne.
11. To work with Admin colleagues to ensure clinical records are accurate and up to date.

The Addictions Directorate within CNWL Foundation Trust is a large, well-established provider offering a wide range of specialist NHS drug and alcohol treatment interventions. Our services include community services, A&E liaison services, Family Therapy, a National Problem Gambling Clinic, and a Club Drug Clinic.

CNWL is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based treatment options and is a learning organisation which promotes staff competence and training. We are linked with Imperial College, University of London and are committed to evaluating our services and developing new and innovative approaches.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and patients when working in our healthcare settings.