Roles in CAMHS
Clinical associate in psychology
About the role...
Clinical associates in psychology (CAPs) provide psychological interventions under the supervision of a fully qualified practitioner psychologist. You’ll work with a specific population, supporting people who have longstanding and complex difficulties and use psychological theory and evidence to find the best interventions to meet their needs. You will also be involved in service evaluation or research. You'll work alongside a range of psychological professionals and other disciplines to provide people with access to psychologically informed mental health and wellbeing services.
As a clinical associate in psychology in CAMHs you will work with specific populations and with a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a variety of professionals from different backgrounds, such as clinical/counselling psychologists, psychological therapists, community mental health nurses, wellbeing practitioners, social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, support workers, employment specialists and peer support workers.
What qualifications do I need?
You will need either: a degree in Psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership or to have completed a British Psychological Society-accredited postgraduate psychology conversion course. Training involves a Level 7 degree apprenticeship hosted by an employer, such as an NHS trust, alongside training on a university validated degree programme. The CAP apprenticeship is an 18-month full-time training.
What experience do I need to bring?
You will also need experience (paid or voluntary) of working in health, mental health, and/or psychological service settings.