Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist to deliver care across various premises in Berkshire. The successful candidate will hold a relevant postgraduate qualification and have a passion for working with clients presenting with difficulties related to EUPD. Flexibility and inclusivity are key aspects of this role. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification providing eligibility for Chartered Membership of the BPS.
• Additional training in working with personality disorders.
• Passion for working with EUPD clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care across various premises in Berkshire.
• Provide psychological assessment and intervention.

Skills

Ability to work with personality disorders

Psychological assessment skills

Intervention strategies knowledge

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Postgraduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology

Recognized master's level qualification in psychodynamic psychotherapy

Job description

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist

The must-haves for this role:

1. Postgraduate doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or trained overseas), providing eligibility for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), OR recognized master's level qualification in psychodynamic psychotherapy or equivalent, registered with UKCP as a psychotherapist or with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).
2. Additional training or accreditations (or working towards these) reflecting post-qualification interest or specialization in working with personality disorders.
3. Passion for working with clients presenting with difficulties related to EUPD.
4. Demonstrable knowledge, skills, and abilities in psychological/neuropsychological or psychotherapeutic assessment, formulation, and intervention relevant to the service.

You will be based in IMPACTT at Erlegh House in Reading and deliver care across various premises in Berkshire as required.

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification. We encourage you to review how you meet each criterion and address this in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all community sections. Our inclusivity is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver, Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided as needed.

We welcome discussions about flexibility and other questions. Please contact:

• Mirek Boniecki, Clinical Lead for MBT, via email: [e-mail]
• Vivi Mello Brooks, MBT Therapist, via email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Please note, if we receive many applications, the role may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We encourage early submissions.