CBT therapist / clinical psychologist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Swinton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Swinton is looking for an enthusiastic accredited CBT therapist or clinical psychologist to join their team. You will carry a caseload delivering psychological assessment and interventions. The role involves working closely with a multi-disciplinary team, conducting risk assessments, and providing supervision and guidance to staff. Applicants should have a relevant accredited qualification and experience in therapeutic practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering evidence-based psychological therapy.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment/therapies for individuals with psychosis.
• Support care coordination and crisis management.
• Contribute to group evidence-based interventions.
• Supervise and develop other staff.

Skills

CBT therapy

Psychological assessment

Communication skills

Education

Accredited degree in psychology

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate, accredited CBT therapist or clinical psychologist to join our warm and friendly team based in Salford. We will offer supervision, guidance and training to all applicants and candidates and are able to discuss personal development goals and job plan to ensure that successful candidates are working to the best of their ability and using their skills in their day-to-day role. To carry a caseload of clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups. To provide psychological assessment of clients based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources. This will include use of specific validated self-report measures, rating scales, observation, and interview. To use judgement in formulation and implementation of plans for the client\'s care, and to design and implement specific evidence-based therapy programmes, drawn from a range of empirically supported theoretical models of therapy. In conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, to undertake risk assessment and risk management for all clients, and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management. To communicate complex and potentially emotive information regarding the client\'s condition, treatment and prognosis, directly with clients, carers/relatives, and other healthcare professionals (subject to ethical boundaries of confidentiality). To liaise with colleagues in the service to ensure the delivery of high-quality psychological care to clients. To provide advice and consultation to colleagues and to client, carers and support networks as required.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will primarily be responsible for providing assessment/therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and Family Interventions, to people experiencing psychosis related difficulties in receipt of a service from the Salford Early Intervention Team.
• Although the post holder will be primarily responsible for providing psychological input to individual clients, they will function as an integral member of the service\'s multi-disciplinary team, and will on occasion support care coordination, crisis management and other tasks that will support us to provide the best possible service to our clients.
• In conjunction with other clinical psychologists/psychological therapists working within the service, the post holder will contribute as appropriate to the provision of individual and group evidenced based interventions.
• The post holder will contribute to the supervision and development of other staff.
• The post holder will work within the policies, procedures and guidelines for the Salford Directorate and the Early Intervention Service.
• The post holder will plan and organise their work schedule and tasks within the parameters of the Job Plan agreed with the Team Manager.

Organisation and Context

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world\'s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.