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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
As a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology, you will provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence based Psychological interventions to adults who present are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression and other mental health difficulties, within the broader context of substance misuse. Clinics are held in a number of premises throughout Ayrshire. There will be opportunities for teaching, training and supervision of other health and social care professionals and the post-holder will work closely with colleagues both from within the Psychological Specialty (when engaging in tasks such as assessment and vetting of referrals) and also from the wider Addiction services.
In order to support clinicians in the delivery of their role, Psychological Services places a strong emphasis on governance and CPD and has excellent opportunities for training and access to special interest/professional Groups. The service has close links with the University of Glasgow, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Training Course and the University of Stirling/Dundee, MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care Course.
You will be educated and have attained a MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care and be accreditable, or accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.
A car owner/driver is essential for this role.
This is a fixed-term post lasting 12 months.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Laura Mitchell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Addiction Psychology Service on Telephone: 079 677 81 957 or at Email laura.mitchell4@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.