Clinical Psychologist
What They Do
A clinical psychologist helps people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
They:
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Look at how a person is feeling and thinking.
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Find out if they have problems like anxiety or depression.
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Give therapy and support to help people feel better.
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Work with families and staff so everyone understands.
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Make sure people get the right services and support.
Key Responsibilities (Main Jobs)
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Assessment and Diagnosis: Check carefully to see what the person’s needs are.
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Formulation: Make a clear plan about the person’s strengths and difficulties.
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Therapy: Talk to people and teach coping skills.
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Psychoeducation: Explain learning disability and mental health to families and staff.
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Support and Advocacy: Speak up for the person so they get the help they need.
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Consultation and Training: Give advice to teachers, carers, and other workers.
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Service Development: Help improve services and support for people.
Where They Work
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Community: Visiting people in supported living or their own homes.
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Specialist Services: Hospitals or mental health wards.
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Schools/Education: Working with teachers and parents.
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Healthcare and Social Care: Being part of a big team in clinics or social services.
Occupational Therapist (OT)
What They Do
An occupational therapist helps people of all ages to live their everyday lives.
They:
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Help people recover after illness or injury.
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Support people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions.
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Teach ways to be more independent.
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Show people how to use equipment to make life easier.
Key Responsibilities (Main Jobs)
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Assessment and Goals: Check what the person can do and what they find hard.
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Planning Treatment: Make a plan to help the person improve skills.
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Adaptive Equipment: Teach people how to use special tools or devices.
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Environment Changes: Suggest changes to home or work to make things easier.
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Education and Training: Teach families and carers new skills.
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Teamwork: Work with doctors, nurses, and other health staff.
Who They Help
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Children: with autism, learning problems, or delays.
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Adults: after brain injury, stroke, or accident.
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Older Adults: with dementia, Parkinson’s, or health conditions.
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People with Mental Health Needs: helping them to cope and take part in daily life.
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