Are you an experienced and dedicated Band 8a Psychologist (Educational, Clinical or Forensic) with expertise in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) based in Ormskirk, Lancashire? Pulse Mental Health is seeking passionate professionals like you to join our esteemed team for an initial period of 6 months and make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents.
Position Details:
As a psychologist you will join a highly experienced Multidisciplinary Clinical
Services Team comprising Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Creative/Talking Therapists. You will be part of a regional clinical team working with children and young people to provide high quality assessment and intervention, identifying and addressing areas of social, emotional, mental health and cognitive need. You will also be involved in the development of MDT therapeutic plans of support that will meet EHCP requirements and address identified needs to support educational attainment and access to learning.
The post holder will be based primarily in an education setting but will also offer support within our
residential settings. They will work alongside the Multidisciplinary Clinical Team, residential and
educational staff, to support with a focus on complex trauma, neurodiversity, and Special Educational Needs. You will be involved in the provision of training and guidance to the team around the children and young people. Working with external agencies and
parent/carers is a significant part of supporting children and young people and as part of the Clinical Services Team you will work closely with CAMHS, Social Care and parents where necessary. Children and young people we live and learn with, can, at times be hard to reach and can exhibit challenging behaviours. As a psychologist you will utilise your skills in building relationships and engaging children and young people in assessments and interventions. We support and promote alternative ways of working that are unique to that individual child or young person so you will be encouraged to think ‘outside the box’ and to bring a flexible and creative approach to your work.
Responsibilities:
1. Providing expert psychological assessments and interventions for children and adolescents with mental health difficulties.
2. Developing and implementing individualized therapy plans to support patients’ emotional, cognitive, and behavioral needs.
3. Conducting risk assessments and safeguarding interventions as necessary.
4. Collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.
5. Ensure the needs and views of our children and young people are at the heart of everything we do: offering evidence based, holistic and child-centered assessments and interventions.
6. To undertake high quality clinical assessments of children and young people and develop formulations of therapeutic need. To write reports as part of a multidisciplinary team or individually reflect assessment, progress and outcomes as required.
7. To work closely with our children and young people ensuring personalised adaptable plans of support, communicating, reviewing and celebrating children and young people’s success and achievement with them.
8. To develop evidence-based programmes of intervention and to formally evaluate the impact and outcomes of such interventions.
9. To role model to all children and young people, education, and care colleagues how to promote positive mental health, self-esteem, and relationships.
10. To develop professional relationships with home and school staff.
11. Organise and facilitate internal child focused meetings in partnership with the Homes Therapists, ensuring appropriate staff are invited.
12. To deliver training to education or care staff teams in relation to supporting our children and young people.
13. To promote and facilitate reflective practice.
14. To always safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and to follow
15. Group policy and procedures in this area. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area.
16. To participate in the Group’s Staff Development Programme.
17. To work with the Regional Director (Clinical) in helping to promote and develop our service links and work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the service and carry out any other reasonable duties as required.
18. To induct, supervise and line manage Assistant Psychologists working in your settings.
19. To keep accurate and contemporaneous online records following professional and guidelines and in accordance with legal requirements for maintaining confidentiality and data protection.
20. To complete administrative requirements in a timely manner. These include evidencing that you are meeting EHCP requirements, liaison and completion of MDT reports and updating WG-EHCP targets.
21. To attend monthly, clinical and line management supervision. To complete progress reviews monthly in the first 6 months and then termly. Supervision and line management will be provided by a Senior Psychologist who you will report directly to
Requirements:
22. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
23. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
24. Band 8a experience with a focus on CAMHS.
25. Strong clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and intervention.
How to Apply: Ready to take on this impactful role with Pulse Mental Health in Coventry? Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position
Join us at Pulse Mental Health and be part of a team dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents in Coventry. Apply today!
Pulse Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for all employees.
Why Pulse?
26. First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
27. £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
28. Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
29. Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
30. Access to high-quality CPD training events
31. Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD
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