MindSenseAbility (MSA) is a specialist therapy and education service based in the New Forest for young people with Autism, mental health difficulties, developmental trauma and associated conditions. We provide bespoke educational therapeutic programmes delivered in a variety of environments. Our work is funded through contracts with Local Education Authorities, Adoption Services, Social Care and the NHS. You will have extensive opportunities to work with parents, children, external professionals and schools.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and committed
Assistant Clinical Psychologist – Band 4 or Band 5 equivalent
to join our service and help in the delivery of the therapeutic elements of our programmes.
The successful candidate will be someone with an approved undergraduate degree in Psychology (either 2:1 or higher, or 2:2 together with a Master’s level degree), with eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. The candidate should have experience in working with children and young people with Autism and associated difficulties (e.g. anxiety, challenging behaviour). They will have delivered evidence-based psychological therapies (e.g. CBT) and have knowledge of evidence-based behaviour management interventions. The candidate should have good oral and written communication skills, as well as good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with young people and families who may be resistant to engaging in therapeutic input.
The role will include assisting the Clinical Psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team in assessing the psychological needs of young people, formulating their difficulties, and engaging in direct work with young people and their families using evidence-based approaches. The role may also require you to undertake teaching to support MSA staff to implement psychological-based strategies with young people and families. As a service, we are committed to offering regular opportunities for ongoing professional development.
You should be able to work with minimal direct day-to-day supervision, although you will have access to weekly clinical supervision as required by professional standards. You must also have access to a car as the post requires you to undertake community visits within Hampshire and the IOW, and parts of East Dorset. The candidate will enjoy the support of a multi-disciplinary team made up of a Consultant Child Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Teachers, and Specialist Outreach Workers. Together we work to address the needs of young people, who at times find education a challenge. Our service is highly committed to child and family centred care.
This is a full-time post - term time only. Salary negotiable, dependent on experience.
For further details on the role, please contact Lead Clinical Psychologist, Dr Beccy Alberry,
on beccy.alberry@mindsenseability.co.uk or 01590 626541
Enquiries and visits are welcome (www.mindsenseability.co.uk)
Please email recruitment@mindsenseability.co.uk for further details and an application form.
Deadline for application form requests: Wednesday 2nd October
Closing deadline for completed applications: Wednesday 9th October
Interviews expected to take place: Tuesday 15th October
MindSenseAbility is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/10/2024
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