Applied Psychologist — Complex Care & MDT Leader

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in St Helens is seeking a dedicated Applied Psychologist to deliver psychological therapies and assessments in a supportive multidisciplinary team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop therapy skills with complex cases, offering further training in various therapeutic approaches. The successful candidate will supervise others and contribute to service design while maintaining a commitment to 'perfect care'.

Qualifications

• Creative and compassionate approach to clients.
• Experience with complex client presentations.
• Ability to co-facilitate therapy groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 psychological assessment and intervention.
• Supervise trainee psychologists and team members.
• Liaise with professionals involved in client care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Contribute to the design and development of services.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Therapeutic intervention

Supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Psychology (clinical or counselling)

Job description

A leading healthcare trust in St Helens is seeking a dedicated Applied Psychologist to deliver psychological therapies and assessments in a supportive multidisciplinary team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop therapy skills with complex cases, offering further training in various therapeutic approaches. The successful candidate will supervise others and contribute to service design while maintaining a commitment to 'perfect care'.