Assistant Psychologist - CPractitioner Positive Behavioural Support

Together Trust; England; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization in Central Region is seeking an Assistant Psychologist to work within their Therapy Team. The role involves supporting individuals with challenging behaviours linked to learning disabilities and mental health issues. You will implement positive behaviour support strategies, contribute to psychological assessments under qualified supervision, and promote staff engagement and innovation to improve service quality. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and access to various employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to free online courses

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Recognition Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working within professional guidelines
• Ability to adapt PBS strategies for individuals with mental health challenges
• Competency in psychological assessment and formulation under supervision

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Therapy Team to support individuals with challenging behavior
• Implement and develop positive behaviour support plans
• Conduct psychological assessments under supervision

Skills

Strong influencing and communication skills

Research skills for audit and policy development

Ability to provide guidance and support

Education

Supervision by qualified psychologist

Job description

Job Details

Assistant Psychologist - Practitioner Positive Behavioural Support

Location: Central Region

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £31,827 per annum

Car Allowance £3,700.00 PA

Job Role

This Job description gives an outline of the post and is subject to review in consultation with the post holder. You will be working as part of the Therapy Team and will provide guidance, active support, plans and coaching to the teams across division supporting individuals with behaviour that challenges and supporting individuals who are impacted by a learning disability, autism, acquired brain injury and/or other mental health challenges. You will be responsible for the implementation of PBS strategies that will improve the quality of life and service user's well-being and working with our support teams, to reduce restrictive interventions. Plan, write up and develop positive behaviour support plans which are personalised and meet the needs of those we support as well as enhance their choice & independence. Leading by example, you will demonstrate strong influencing and communication skills, and will create a culture that encourages openness and transparency where the staff and service users feel fully engaged, and are empowered to innovate and improve services. You will be expected to model the values of the organisation, in all that you do.

To provide psychology input under qualified psychologist and trainee psychologist supervision to the Care Team and service users; providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment in the limits of professional competency and experience under qualified psychologist supervision.

To work under supervision within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Department's policies and procedures.

To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the Department at the qualified requests.

Rewards & Benefits

• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career
• Free DBS Check
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Career progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friends

Your development will be assessed using CareTech's Performance Appraisal Review process. You will have the opportunity to discuss your development needs with your manager on an annual basis, with regular reviews.

The post holder is subject to the terms and conditions of CareTech.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

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