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The core focus of the role will be upon the psychological assessment and treatment of clients, their families and/or carers referred from GPs and from wider CMHT colleagues, referred as outpatients. This post may also involve inpatient work and involvement in consultation and training with other health/mental health professionals within both a ward setting and in the community; as required.
- The Post holder is required to have a Post Graduate Doctoral level (or equivalent) degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (BPS/HCPC accredited/approved).
- Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (or in the process of Registration).
- Training in supervision.
- Evidence of an interest in and experience of working with clients with complex psychological difficulties, with a particular focus on early intervention.
- Evidence of an interest in and experience of working with clients with severe mental health problems.
- Have specialist knowledge related to specific area of work, e.g. Eating disorders
- Have knowledge of national and professional guidelines for optimal standards of clinical care e.g. child protection guidelines
- Have knowledge of psychiatry and other related professions in order to understand complex clinical presentations
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
- Knowledge of a range of theoretical approaches and applied techniques in working with individuals, groups and wider systems and the ability to apply these in practice.
- Excellent skills in communicating with patients, referrers, and staff from external agencies.
- High level skills of consultation to individuals and organisations.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by James Dickinson on 07967 640286
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Joanne Campbell, Recruitment Administrator on 01698 754372
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
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