Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist in St Albans to provide specialized services for adult victims of sexual abuse. This role involves working autonomously, supervising trainee psychologists, and collaborating with external agencies to enhance psychological care. If you possess expertise in psychology and a commitment to providing high-quality services, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist service for adult victims of sexual abuse.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines.
• Supervise Trainee Psychologists on placement.

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.