Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP)

Step into a role where your psychological skills make a direct difference to children and young people experiencing acute mental health difficulties. As a CAMHS LIST CAP, you will contribute to the delivery of timely, evidence-based interventions that support young people in crisis and help prevent hospital admissions., We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) to join our Liaison and Intensive Support Team (LIST) at Band 6 level. You will work alongside senior clinicians to support children and young people presenting with moderate to severe and complex mental health needs. In this role, you will:

• Deliver structured psychological assessments and contribute to formulations under supervision.
• Provide brief, evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g. CBT-informed, low-intensity or guided approaches).
• Support the delivery of intensive, short-term interventions for young people in crisis.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support care planning and risk management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with service and governance standards.
• Support young people and families in developing coping strategies and improving emotional wellbeing.
• Work flexibly across community and home settings where appropriate.
• Liaise with partner agencies (schools, social care, GPs) to support coordinated care.
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement activities.
  
  You will be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering compassionate, responsive, and high-quality care within an innovative and evolving service.
If you are motivated, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes for young people, this is an opportunity to grow and thrive within a forward-thinking environment.

Why Work With Us? At CNWL, our teams are united by a shared commitment to delivering outstanding, patient-centred care. You will be joining an organisation that:
• Invests in your professional development and progression into more senior roles.
• Offers structured supervision and learning opportunities.
• Encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Values diversity and promotes an inclusive working culture.
You will receive regular supervision and support to develop your psychological skills within a specialist CAMHS crisis service. About Milton Keynes CAMHS You will be part of Milton Keynes CAMHS, a growing and innovative service delivering responsive and evidence-based mental health care for children and young people. Milton Keynes CAMHS offers:
• A well-established crisis pathway through the LIST service, with opportunities to develop psychologically informed care.
• Strong partnership working with acute hospitals, schools, GPs, children's services and voluntary agencies.
• A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team culture.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, supervision and ongoing professional development.
Please check the Milton Keynes CAMHS website for further information. Milton Keynes CAMHS :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust