Applied Psychologist / Systemic Family Therapist or Psychotherapist
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Highly Specialised Applied Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic) or a Systemic Family Therapist or Psychotherapist to join our adult mental health service. If you are looking to build on your skills or wish to take your therapy career to the next level then this is the post for you.
You will deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapy for individuals, couples, groups, families, and teams, as well as provide highly specialised case consultation to professionals. We pride ourselves on our compassionate and inclusive ways of working, which seek to reduce the risk of inpatient admission and associated trauma. We aim to improve the quality of life of clients whilst emphasising the value of relationships and attachments with significant others.
At RDaSH, we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring a unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, and knowledge to RDaSH, as diversity makes us stronger.
Main duties of the job
1. Accountable for own professional practice in undertaking specialist assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention methods for individuals, couples, family systems, and groups with psychological, emotional, or mental health conditions and/or trauma across (Doncaster) adult community mental health team.
2. Be responsible for assessing and managing risk including in a crisis or safeguarding situation.
3. To provide clinical supervision/reflective practice to other healthcare professionals and multi-disciplinary team members, as appropriate and where trained to do so.
4. To attend and contribute to MDTs, for instance to provide case consultation, share formulations, offer advice, and training.
5. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers, and families.
6. (Where appropriate) to undertake formal research/service evaluations and to act as field supervisor for doctorate clinical psychology trainees.
7. To be pro-active in continual service improvement.
8. To promote, at all times, a positive image of people with mental health difficulties, the psychology service, and wider Trust and to act as an advocate ensuring there is proper regard for people's dignity, choice, self-esteem, and racial, cultural, sexual, and religious needs and preferences.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills, and experience
* Training in Counselling, Forensic or Clinical Psychology at Doctoral level (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) or holding a core Profession (e.g. registered mental health nurse, social worker, Occupational therapist, psychologist etc.) plus an accredited Master's degree training/professional qualification in family and systemic psychotherapy (4 yrs MSc level).
* Evidence of CPD.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver assessment and treatment with individuals, couples, and families experiencing a variety of mental health conditions.
* Experience of delivering group work.
* Experience of clinical supervision, reflective practice, and/or case consultation to multi-disciplinary team members.
* Registered with appropriate core professional body, e.g., HCPC/Registration as a Systemic Psychotherapist with UKCP & Membership of the AFT.
* Approved clinical supervisor.
* Postgraduate training in further psychological therapies/modalities, e.g., DBT, CAT, SCM etc.
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.
Address
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber Trust (RDASH)
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