Specialist Clinical Psychologist​/Psychological Therapist

As a Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist you will Provide psychological assessment and treatment to young people with severe and enduring mental health disorders. Holding a small clinical caseload, with young people typically remaining in placement for at least 12-18 months, you will have the flexibility to provide intensive, integrative, and innovative interventions within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service policies and procedures.

Work closely and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that values skills and knowledge from all specialisms, including clinical nurse specialists, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists and psychological therapists, and the residential team. This will include providing psychological theory and knowledge to support assessment, formulation and management of risk within a unique and innovative service model that supports young people to develop resilience and learn to manage their risk independently.

Ensure that psychological knowledge is integrated across the residential homes through training and consultation. Develop excellent leadership and communication skills within the context of a complex multidisciplinary and multiagency system. Work in an environment where innovative practice is encouraged with excellent opportunities to: o utilise research skills for audit o develop and deliver teaching and training o contribute to policy and service development o engage in CPD

Are you a Clinical/ Counselling/ Forensic psychologist or experienced psychological therapist interested in joining a team passionate about supporting young people with complex mental health difficulties in specialist residential placements? If so, Care in Mind offers an exciting opportunity. You will join our supportive team of Clinical Psychologists/Clinical Nurse Specialists/Psychiatrists, providing direct clinical input, systemic interventions and assessment for young people with complex mental health difficulties, emerging personality disorder and complex trauma.,

You will join our welcoming and supportive team of Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. You will work as part of a comprehensive and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team providing direct clinical input and assessment for young people with complex mental health difficulties, including eating disorder, emerging personality disorder and complex trauma.,

• Additional specialist knowledge or training in psychological therapies including models i.e., CAT, CBT, ST
  Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling, health or forensic Psychology, including two or more distinct psychological therapies.
• Current registration with HCPC OR a registered qualification in health care at graduate level in nursing, social work, allied health professional AND Post-qualification training in a specialised area of psychological therapy OR Professional training in one or more Psychological Therapies AND accredited membership of the relevant body Minimum of twelve months post qualification experience or appropriate experience in training to join us at a preceptorship level.
  
  Full UK Driving Licence Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including at least six months clinical experience working in child and adolescent mental health. Experience of working multi-disciplinary team working and interagency collaboration Knowledge of whole life span development and the impact on emotional, psychological and mental well-being. Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least one evidence based psychological therapy relevant to the treatment of adolescents with complex problems and their families.
  
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