Roles

Assistant Psychologists work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical support to patients with a range of mental health conditions under the supervision of a psychologist.

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists (CAPT) treat psychological and relationship problems within families that affect people’s emotional, mental and physical health.

Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners assess children and young people’s mental health needs ensuring they gain access to appropriate support.

Clinical Associates in Psychology (CAP) support people who have complex psychological problems under the supervision of a fully qualified psychologist.

Clinical Psychologists support a wide range of physical and mental psychological issues such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapists use talking therapies to help children, young people and their families to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists support children and young people with a variety of mental health conditions, from autism to attachment disorders.

Family and Systemic Psychotherapists treat psychological and relationship problems within families that affect people’s emotional, mental and physical health.

Education Mental Health Practitioners work with schools and colleges to provide early mental health support to children and young people.

Learning Disability Nurses provide specialist healthcare and support to young people with a learning disability to help them live a fulfilling life.

Inpatient Mental Health Nurses build relationships with young people who need mental health support in a hospital psychiatric ward or specialist unit.

Mental Health Practitioners provide evidence-based interventions and care plans for children and young people at GP surgeries and within the community.

Practitioner Psychologists provide psychological support services to children, young people, their carers and families.

Nursing Associates work alongside and under the supervision of registered nurses to ensure children and young people get the support they need.

Social Workers support with children and young people to keep them safe and support their emotional and mental health.

Support Workers work under the supervision of a healthcare professional, supporting them and caring for children and young people.

Youth Intensive Psychological Practitioners provide psychological assessment and interventions support for young people aged 13 to 17 with severe mental health problems.