Band 7 Psychological Therapist - Ardeneleigh
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
West Midlands Combined Authority
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 436-6826064
Town: Birmingham
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 08/01/2025
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a clinician who is keen to learn more about DBT interventions, has relevant clinical experience, and is interested in working with people who have severe and enduring mental health problems.
This post provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of specialist psychological therapies, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), to support the ICCR within Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust. The successful post holder will work in the CASCADE service, a highly specialist psychology-led service, within the Trust's wider Complex Emotion & Trauma pathway.
CASCADE is an ALL AGES specialist psychotherapy service for service users presenting with high-risk suicidal behaviours and self-harm, within the context of severe emotional dysregulation and other co-occurring mental health needs. We work with ages 14+, as well as providing a valuable service to the families and carers of our service users.
We offer good opportunities for 1:1 client work, group work, working with the Multidisciplinary Teams, and research and audit. You will be part of a well-established, supportive, and friendly team. The post holder will also have the opportunity to receive 1:1 clinical supervision from a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. This post may involve some remote working and will also involve travel to other Trust bases.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, robust, and adaptable individual, with a strong interest in working with people who present with a range of complexities, including risk, personality difficulties, complex emotions, trauma, and social inequalities.
Under supervision, the post includes 1:1 and group work, with the post holder having a significant role in the co-facilitation of our DBT skills groups and family & carers group. Experience of DBT or CBT is desirable. Appropriate training will be provided as required.
The post holder will also support the assessment process, including administration, scoring and interpretation of psychometric tests, and writing reports.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation, which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Person specification
* 3 years of working in a mental health setting
* Experience working with self-harming and suicidal behaviours clients
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
If applicable to your role, the Trust will require you to sign up for the DBS Update Service. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
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