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CAMHS Assistant Psychologist (N&S ITP)

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

25d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

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  • You will assist psychologists in delivering therapies, provide meal support, handle clinical admin, conduct audits, and follow guidelines under close supervision.
  • You will support young people in therapy, co-facilitate sessions, provide meal supervision, assist with clinical admin, and work closely under supervision to meet service needs.

Requirements

  • * To assist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychotherapeutic service in the MCCAED Intensive Treatment Programme (ITP day hospital).
  • * To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision, of a practitioner psychologist.
  • * To provide daily therapeutic meal support to young people.
  • * To assist in clinically related administration, i.e. assessment/discharge reports, conduct audits, collect statistics, develop audit and/or research projects.
  • * To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

  • You will contribute to the provision of services to meet the needs of these young people in the MCCAED ITP Service – this includes but is not limited to therapeutic meal supervision, co-facilitation of therapeutic groups, co-facilitation of individual therapy sessions, and observation of family-therapy for Anorexia Nervosa.
  • To assist practitioner psychologists in the delivery of a specialist applied psychotherapeutic service in the MCCAED Intensive Treatment Programme (ITP day hospital). Working collaboratively to assess the needs of the service users, planning, implementing and evaluating the care given in ITP.
  • To provide clinical work as required by the service, under the direct guidance, close clinical and professional supervision, of a practitioner psychologist. This may involve co-facilitation of therapeutic groups, and individual and family therapy sessions.
  • To provide daily therapeutic meal support to young people. This involves staff eating snacks and lunch alongside young people. Meals within the programme are timed, with the expectation that staff are able to eat what is required within the time frame (10 minutes for snacks, 15 minutes for lunch, 20 minutes for dinner). For lunches, a vegetarian and meat option are available daily, however where possible staff should be able to eat what the young people eat.
  • To assist in clinically related administration, i.e. assessment/discharge reports, conduct audits, collect statistics, develop audit and/or research projects.
  • To work following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, while closely supervised and regularly seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Intensive Treatment Programme (ITP) at MCCAED?

The primary focus of the ITP is to provide an intensive day programme for young people with restrictive eating disorders who have not made progress in outpatient treatment and are at risk of inpatient admission.

What therapeutic approaches are utilized in the ITP?

The ITP utilizes principles from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Eating Disorders, Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Remediation Therapy, and Art Therapy, as well as CBT for comorbid issues such as anxiety, low mood, and perfectionism.

What are the main responsibilities of the CAMHS Assistant Psychologist in this role?

Main responsibilities include therapeutic meal supervision, co-facilitating therapeutic groups and individual therapy sessions, observing family therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, assisting practitioner psychologists in service delivery, and contributing to clinically related administration.

How will my work be supervised?

Your work will be conducted under the direct guidance and close clinical supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

Is there an expectation to participate in meal support during the programme?

Yes, you are expected to provide daily therapeutic meal support, which includes eating alongside the young people during specified meal times.

What kind of administrative tasks might be required in this role?

You may be involved in conducting audits, collecting statistics, and developing audit and/or research projects, as well as assisting in the preparation of assessment and discharge reports.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are from Monday to Friday, within the time frames of 8am to 6pm, which may include early mornings, late evenings, or some Saturdays.

Where are the locations of the Michael Rutter Centre and the Maudsley Hospital?

Both facilities are located at Denmark Hill, less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2), and near green spaces and shopping areas.

Is flexible working offered for this position?

Yes, the Trust offers flexible working options to help maintain a good work-life balance.

Who can I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Dr. Lucinda Gledhill, Senior Clinical Psychologist, at Lucinda.Gledhill@slam.nhs.uk for more information or to arrange a visit.

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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5001-10,000
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Mission & Purpose

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides comprehensive mental health and community care services across South London. Their mission is to improve mental health and well-being by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to those in need. The Trust aims to enhance the lives of individuals through compassionate treatment, research, and community support, ensuring access to effective and innovative mental health services.