Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist

NHS Jobs; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization in St Albans is seeking a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist to provide high-quality specialist services for adult victims of sexual abuse. The role involves working autonomously, supervising Trainee Psychologists, and contributing to service development. Ideal candidates must have expertise in psychological assessments and interventions.

Qualifications

• Provide a high-quality specialist service to adult victims/survivors of sexual abuse.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines.
• Supervise and support psychological assessment and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialized clinical work within HASTS.
• Provide specialist knowledge and consultation to staff.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service developments.

Job description

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist

To provide a high- quality specialist service for adult victim/survivors of sexual abuse and assault with complex presentations. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and support the governance of psychological practice within the HASTS team. To supervise and support the psychological assessment and intervention provided by Trainee Psychologists on placement in the team and offer support to other clinical members of the team who provide psychologically based care and treatment. To undertake specialised clinical work within HASTS with external agencies, which will include liaison and discussions of the psychological assessment, direct and indirect intervention, supervision, training and consultancy. To provide specialist knowledge and consultation to staff where appropriate and relevant. Where required, to contribute specialist psychological skills and advice with regards to the design and implementation of strategic planning, organisational and service developments, staff training and support initiatives within the service and Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and to other professional organizations. To utilise research and training skills and knowledge to support in auditing, policy and service development, research activity and other programmes within the service.