Clinical Associate in Psychology

In this role, you will provide high-quality psychological care within a busy Community Mental Health Team, supporting adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. Working under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist, you will apply your training to deliver low- to moderate-intensity psychological interventions, ensuring all care is evidence-based and tailored to individual needs.

You will be responsible for carrying out structured clinical assessments, developing psychological formulations, and delivering interventions that promote recovery and improve wellbeing. You'll build strong therapeutic relationships with service users, enabling them to actively engage in their care and achieve meaningful outcomes.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists, contributing psychological insights to inform holistic care planning. You'll also play a role in managing clinical risk, ensuring safe and effective care delivery at all times.

You'll be expected to maintain high standards of record-keeping, adhere to professional and ethical guidelines, and actively engage in supervision and continuous professional development. This role offers excellent opportunities for growth and skill development within a supportive and forward-thinking service.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Further training in a specific model of Psychological Intervention

Experience