Assistant Psychologist

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologists to work with local multi-disciplinary child and adolescent mental health teams (CAMHS) and the newly developed CAMHS Schools In-Reach Service in supporting early intervention and prevention by increasing emotional and mental health provision within educational and community settings across North Wales. The main focus of the role will be to support the introduction maintenance and evaluation of the Friends Resilience programmes, a cognitive-behavioural approachFriends Resilience

This post will enable the post-holder to develop a wide range of clinical, project coordination and evaluation skills. The position will suit an individual who is self-motivated, an excellent communicator and data competent, with an interest in quality improvement, an understanding of child development and mental health, and a passion to support services for children, young people and their families.

You will work closely with the local CAMHS lead for early intervention and prevention, as well as with colleagues and partners in Local Authority and community settings where Friends Resilience and other early interventions are being delivered.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Please note: the ability to speak Welsh is essential

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents