Psychology Roles Which Aren’t an AP or RA..

The long thought of ‘traditional’ route to becoming a Psychologist or getting experience for the doctorate is becoming an Assistant Psychologist or Research Assistant. Although these roles are no doubt good experience, there are a number of roles out there which not only give relevant experience but can be careers in there own right.

This Could Include A Training Role Such As:

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)

12months training at a band 4 then qualifying at a band 5.

Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

12months training at a band 4 then qualifying at a band 5.

Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)

18months training at band 5 then qualifying at a band 6

Associate Psychological Practitioner (APP)

12months training at a band 4, then qualifying at a band 5.

Other Roles May Include:

Mental healthcare assistant

Physical healthcare assistant

Positive behaviour support practitioner

Learning support assistant

Speech and language therapist assistant

Occupational therapist assistant

Activity co-ordinator

Therapy assistant

Victim support jobs

Social care – residential support worker

Support time recovery worker

Student Wellbeing Adviser

Some people decide to complete additional qualifications such as:

Counselling Training

A level 4 diploma or higher allows you to qualify as a counsellor.

Psychotherapy Training

A level 4 diploma or higher allows you to qualify as a psychotherapist.

Mental health nursing MSc/ BSc

Length of courses vary and funding options will also vary. Nurses qualify at a band 5.

Some People May Wish To Do A Voluntary/ Unpaid Role:

Honery assistant psychologist

Here is a list of some organisations you may wish to volunteer with:

Shout

Mind

We are with you

NSPCC

Childline

Samaritans