Clinical Associate in Psychology (England) and Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (Scotland) job profile
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Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology is a specialist mental health professional whose duties include assessing, formulating, and treating clients within specified ranges of conditions and age, either in primary care/adult mental health settings or in a range of areas involving children, young people, and their families.
It is important to note that, unlike individuals who hold a full Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Associate practitioners are able to operate only within certain specialised areas, and are required to work under the supervision of a fully qualified practitioner psychologist.
Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (Scotland) Training
Individuals wishing to become a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) first need to complete a BPS-accredited undergraduate degree (or conversion course) in psychology, followed by an MSc in either Psychological Therapies in Primary Care or Applied Psychology for Children and Young People.
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