Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology – Specialist Children’s Services

About the role

We are seeking a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology to join the Specialist Children’s Services team within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working from Woodside Health & Care Centre, you will provide evidence‑based psychological assessment and interventions for children, young people and families.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver evidence‑based psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Manage a specialist caseload, providing formulation‑led individual and group interventions under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments using a variety of psychological measures, observations and evidence‑based approaches.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, GPs, CAMHS colleagues and partner agencies to support positive outcomes.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on treatment effectiveness, maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research activities within Specialist Children’s Services.
• Provide psychoeducation, consultation and training to colleagues, carers and other professionals as appropriate.

Required profile

• Honours degree in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR).
• Postgraduate MSc in Applied Psychology (Healthcare) for Children.

Required skills

What we offer

• Supportive, innovative and inclusive working environment.
• Strong commitment to professional development and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to develop clinical expertise while making a meaningful difference to the community.