Roles in CAMHS
Clinical psychologist
About the role...
Clinical psychologists working in CAMHS are trained to work with children and young people who are experiencing chronic or acute emotional and mental health difficulties.
We are trained to formulate and understand a person’s difficulties using psychological models and different psychological therapies, allowing them to work in a flexible way that fits around the individual needs of the child, young person or family they are supporting.
As a Clinical psychologists we also work very closely with other clinicians within the CAMHS team to offer joint working, as well as providing supervision and consultation to support them in their understanding of a child’s presentation, and in delivering psychological therapies. We also provide training to colleagues on psychological problems and therapeutic approaches in addition to consultation and support to other agencies.
What qualifications do I need?
Undergraduate degree in psychology or undergraduate degree in psychology followed by a conversion course, plus a post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology and, in some cases, relevant specialist training.
What experience do I need to bring?
A clinical psychologist working in CAMHS will need to have relevant clinical experience in working with children or young people.