Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
As the lead psychologist for the HTT, you will provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex psychological data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members, and others involved in the client's care.
You will formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client's mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems, employing methods of proven efficacy across the full range of care settings.
There is particular emphasis on developing coherent and inclusive interventions and pathways for including family members, carers, and networks in supporting service users' mental health. Similarly, mapping onto and promoting trauma-informed care and existing treatment pathways for complex-emotional needs will be central to the post.
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential Criteria
1. 4 years post qualification experience
2. Experience of work with complex emotional needs
Desirable Criteria
1. Specialist training and experience in relevant therapeutic model
2. Experience of service development
3. Experience of working with people in crisis
Professional Registration
Essential Criteria
1. HCPCC/BABCP reg UKCP, BCP, and AFT
Experience in Supervision
Essential Criteria
1. Has provided clinical supervision
Desirable Criteria
1. Experience of providing reflective practice
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr