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Clinical Psychologist
for a Contract role in
South West is
£83,200

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical psychologists work with people experiencing emotional, psychological or behavioural distress; They perform tests and assess the patients emotional, cognitive and behavioural processes and determine treatments to help patients improve their mental wellbeing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Entrants require a degree in psychology recognised by the British Psychology Society. Postgraduate and professional qualifications relating to different areas of psychology are available and are required for certain posts.

TASKS

  • Administers tests to assess patients' needs through interviews, psychometric tests and observation of their behaviour.
  • Determines appropriate treatment and may refer patients to other mental health professionals.
  • Provides treatment or guidance using a variety of therapy and counselling techniques.
  • Helps patients to manage their own psychological conditions.
  • Maintains required contacts with family members, education or other health professionals, as appropriate, and recommends possible solutions to problems presented.
  • Writes reports on their work and conducts applied research.

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