Job summary The Psychologist role provides critical support to our clients throughout their personal journey to recovery from dependence to alcohol. The role will add specialist skills and expertise that allow Horizon to offer a truly person-centred service, trauma informed, Cognitive Behavioural service to the people who use its services. The role will use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help those with alcohol issues toward a lifestyle of recovery and independence. The Psychologist will support the workforce by enhancing service delivery and staff well-being, using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach in supervision, training and development. Taking responsibility for the provision of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy service within Lighthouse Horizon; incorporating complex assessments leading to psychological formulations of distress, integration of complex neuropsychological principles, and forming judgements for provision of interventions, diagnosis, and management options. The role will practice as an independent clinician and work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the community teams policies and procedures. In so doing will be responsible for adhering to relevant policies and professional ethics and standards. The role will also contribute to Dual Diagnosis development and contribution and multiagency forums to enhance pathways and support for people with complex issues. Main duties of the job Carrying out assessments, collaborating treatment plans and socialising psychological formulations involving psychometric tests, interpreting complex data and giving feedback sensitively. Risk Assess individual clients and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies. Liaise with relevant professionals within the community, to provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. Assessment, formulation and implementation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, within the specific areas of responsibility. This may incorporate specialised complex assessments and interpretation of psychometric material under the supervision of an Lead Psychologist Evaluate and make decisions about treatment and recovery options taking into account theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning organic, historical and developmental processes that have shaped the person and family or social group within which they function. Maintain high standards of record keeping, exercise due diligence in respect of duty of care and communicate to colleagues information on assessment, diagnosis and the nature/purpose of psychological therapy and rehabilitation. Utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work. About us The Horizon Team is based in Blackpool and combines a wealth of knowledge, skills and expertise. They are a diverse team that operate a culture of wellbeing and togetherness. The team is made up of various roles such as administrators, support workers, recovery practitioners, nurses, care coordinators and therapists. Together the team focuses on finding the path that is right for each individual accessing the Horizon Service. Our vision is to Embrace the Potential to evoke life change Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £53,800 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0426-REQ002149 Job locations Centenary Court Croft Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 2ED Lancashire County Council 199 Church Street Blackpool FY1 3TG Job description Job responsibilities - Conducting psychological evaluations, assessments, and diagnostic tests. - Providing individual therapy to clients. - Developing and implement treatment plans based on clinical assessment. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for integrated care, including referrals when necessary. - Engage in crisis intervention and risk assessments when required. - Provide psychoeducation and resources to clients and their families. -Providing individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. -Providing Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) as part of the outpatient MBT programme -Working alongside patients, carers, referrers and professionals to provide safe, effective, and accessible psychotherapeutic treatment. Job description Job responsibilities - Conducting psychological evaluations, assessments, and diagnostic tests. - Providing individual therapy to clients. - Developing and implement treatment plans based on clinical assessment. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for integrated care, including referrals when necessary. - Engage in crisis intervention and risk assessments when required. - Provide psychoeducation and resources to clients and their families. -Providing individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. -Providing Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) as part of the outpatient MBT programme -Working alongside patients, carers, referrers and professionals to provide safe, effective, and accessible psychotherapeutic treatment. Person Specification Experience Essential - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients. - Knowledge of diverse therapeutic approaches and intervention techniques. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. -the ability to work on your own as well as in consultation with others -a responsible, professional approach, respecting the confidentiality of patients -emotional resilience -the ability to empathise with others and make positive relationships -an openness to addressing issues of prejudice and oppression Qualifications Essential - Masters or Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD). - Proven experience in therapy, assessment, or counselling in a clinical setting. Person Specification Experience Essential - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients. - Knowledge of diverse therapeutic approaches and intervention techniques. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. -the ability to work on your own as well as in consultation with others -a responsible, professional approach, respecting the confidentiality of patients -emotional resilience -the ability to empathise with others and make positive relationships -an openness to addressing issues of prejudice and oppression Qualifications Essential - Masters or Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD). - Proven experience in therapy, assessment, or counselling in a clinical setting. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Calico Group Address Centenary Court Croft Street Burnley Lancashire BB11 2ED Employer's website https://calicojobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)