Getting an Assistant Psychologist job | From Start to Finish

[@renyjohnson4190]

Thank you so much for the tips, dear. As well as for the other subtle facts why people who are working to get the post should not give up and work harder 😊, you earned it out of odds

[@emilywaller5958]

I love your videos! I'm just starting my own psychology journey and I was wondering what kind of work experience you did during your undergraduate degree?

[@tasnim9125]

I will be starting my Psychology undergraduate course in this september. I am so worried about getting jobs after I finish my course. This is actually scary ☹ Just found your channel and I plan on watching all your videos!

[@andreyandrov7810]

I guess it is early for you to decide where you want to branch at, but in Industrial Psychology you can find lots of work. If you want to stay in Clinical / Neuro fields, jobs there are scarce and more often you have to get some extra training to do them. I'd suggest hanging around the various Psychology reddits and watch what kind of jobs people do and how do they train to get there. Good luck!

[@yareyaredaze9656]

it's unreasonable that it is so hard to get onto the AP post, and to get onto the Dclinpsy, there is such a demand for psychologists and yet governments arent putting enough funding, that's where it comes to really, is about allocation of resources

[@KiranKaur-jw1cz]

Hey! This is amazing, you hit the nail on the head! I work on ward, and half these jobs would disappear by the time I got home. I've also been in a position where the job was still advertised, pressed submit, 30 minutes later get an email saying your application has not been submitted due to the overflow in applications. Annoying as hell😒. But I finally been having some AP interviews, I have 2 more coming up, 1 of which consists of 8 panel members!??!? And also consists of a role play. If you have any availability, It would be amazing to know if you have any advice or tips in how I can prepare for the role play? It is for an IAPT service in the NHS. I think it's just making me even more nervous thinking about 8 panel members😐🤦🏼‍♀️ Thank you 🙌

[@TheOxfordPsych]

The struggle is real! The best way to get specific help is to go on Facebook group assistant psychologists - UK and PWP experiences. Go to the search bar and search “role play”. Hope that will be more useful!

[@maryanomar4554]

I’m starting my undergraduate degree in September and all this is stressing me out and I haven’t even started yet 😭😂 GOOD LUCK THO !❤️

[@dominique130]

I just found your channel and your videos are so so helpful and informative!! congrats for getting onto the DClin - will you be uploading videos when you start in September about your experiences and training etc? I'm hoping to eventually get onto the doctorate and Oxford is one of my choices so it would be so great to hear what its like!

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Yes! Hopefully I will be :)

[@michaelchan4497]

Hello I am really enjoying your channel especially since I am Student MH Nurse and also from a Chinese background.

[@MariaLetiziaMagnelli78]

A really very interesting video, thank you for sharing :) Any tips for overseas Psychologists?

[@katiemurphy9473]

Thanks so much great video !! 📚📚💞💞

[@PrayThenHustle]

Is the Nhs site only for the UK ? I googled and couldn’t find a US version

[@elissarhaidar7128]

I've received plenty of rejections and kinda feel bad putting my references down again as I feel like I'm wasting their time, any advice?

[@Fatima-qu3ml]

Keep trying don’t give up, visit places, call them up, email them

[@rimpichauhan7988]

I did master in clinical psychology from India and also MSc psychology in uk and also have BPS but still unable to get job as Assistant psychologist in England really very fed up. I applied a lot but always denied. Please give me any suggestions

[@AMNIHAWA]

Hello! Can you tell me how to be an ecopsychologist-nature therapists? Thank you so much.

[@bensoniype4796]

Hi, can i work as an assistant psychologist. After doing BSC psychology with addiction studies which is a 3 year undergraduate degree?

[@aairah5150]

You could! I would get some real Life clinical Experience first by either being a support worker/ working with people with mental health issues

[@krsnarebong7748]

Hi! I got my Bachelor of Science in Psychology in the Philippines and I am a licensed Psychometrician. Can I land a job in UK in any mental health related job?

[@Maria_D.]

Unfortunately it would be very hard because not many mental health related employers are willing to sponsor visas. You could look for mental health support worker roles and see if any of them are willing to sponsor international applicants though. If you wanted to work as an assistant psychologist you would also have to either do a BPS accredited masters conversion psychology course, or find out if you can recognise your BA as an equivalent BPS accredited course (not sure how that works).

[@chandellcurls3300]

How long should a supporting statement?

[@aditijain4396]

This video was really helpful. I am international student and I’m wondering how this will affect my job prospects?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Hey - I’ve heard from other internationals that it’s very hard to work in the NHS if you need a visa, simply because the competition is so high even for those who are uk citizens!

[@aditijain4396]

TheOxfordPsych Do you know any international students that are currently working in the NHS? Or is just a lost cause?

[@TheOxfordPsych]

Aditi Jain I do! However I haven’t asked them how they got to work in the NHS in more detail than that. Hopefully I’ll be able to at some point.

[@saranyavinay6252]

Yess.. can you do a video for international students...

[@NotIntoLabels27]

This is a stretch but do you have any recommendations for youtube channels who are the US equivalent of your channel?

[@jamesboots-ebenfield7708]

right?! all of the good psych youtube channels are in the UK lol

[@morbidsyn2043]

Do you need masters for this or is a bachelor sufficient ive seen people say either or

[@ngbin4958]

Hi i really liked your vlogs. Hope you'll do more~ :)

[@maryanomar4554]

If you get a AP as a work experience between your second and third year, and have a 2:1 postgraduate will that be enough to get into a doctorate. Many thanks

[@lilygarner8463]

+Maryan Omar it would be a good idea for you to have a look at the requirements for Doctorates from different uni’s. From what i’ve seen, placements in between years are honorary posts (not paid). To be eligible for the Doctorate, you need 1+ year of paid experience in an AP or similar role

[@winterflower8792]

Is a B.A in psychology enough to be a psychologist assistant?

[@lnnicl]

You will probably struggle.

[@winterflower8792]

@@lnnicl struggle like how? please be more specific cos im fairly new to this

[@lnnicl]

@@winterflower8792 Psychology is quite a scientific focused subject. BSc may introduce you more to the research and analysis side of the field which is a requirement, whereas the BA may stick to theory only.

[@krsnarebong7748]

@@lnnicl Hi! I got my Bachelor of Science in Psychology in the Philippines and I am a licensed Psychometrician. Can I land a job in UK in any mental health related job?

[@eviem7501]

@@winterflower8792 Work experience/skills relating to an AP role in addition to your degree is what's important - I have a BSc and MSc in Psychology and I couldn't get an interview based on my degrees alone, I had to gain relevant work experience before I started getting interviews. Hope this helps!

[@bethwoods6005]

I honestly didn’t realise they were so hard to get on to. I am about to start as an honorary assistant psychology as a placement year between my second and third year. Is the fact that it is honorary make it less valuable compared to getting an actual assistant psychologist position post graduation? Do you think I would need to further pursue assistant psychologist positions after my third year before applying to the doctorate?

[@bethwoods6005]

Ps I love your channel, such helpful into! 👌🏻

[@tuckjumpstantrums4317]

Oh no this honary has put me off

[@saimasohail5157]

Thank you for the great informative video... I need some guidance please tell me your email id or any other contact...