Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Sale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization seeks a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy for young people at risk of serious mental health difficulties. The role involves case management and delivering evidence-based interventions within a supportive team environment. Applicants should have experience in cognitive behaviour therapy and a passion for improving mental health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological assessment and therapy for young people.
• Ability to carry an independent caseload and deliver evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist psychological assessments for high-risk individuals.
• Provide evidence-based psychological therapies to clients' presenting problems.
• Manage care coordination for clients at risk of psychosis.

Skills

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Psychological Assessment

Case Management

Job description

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced B7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist / Psychological Therapist to join our specialist service for people aged 14-35.

The post involves the provision of specialist psychological assessment and psychological therapy (cognitive behaviour therapy) primarily for young people (although our age range is 14-35 years) considered to be at high risk of developing serious mental health difficulties (e.g. psychosis) or presenting with first episode psychosis.

Our Early Detection & Intervention Service works with those with an At Risk Mental State (ARMS).

The postholder will offer case management/care coordination alongside therapy to difficult to reach clients who are at risk of psychosis or in their first episode and presenting with multiple social and health complexities.

• Carry out specialist psychological assessments to identify individuals considered to be at high risk of developing a serious mental health difficulty (ARMS) using the CAARMS.
• To utilise CAARMS supervision structures set up within EDIT across GMMH.
• 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 formulate clients’ presenting difficulties, integrate and apply psychological theory to clinical practice.
• To provide evidence-based psychological therapies (e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy) to clients’ presenting problems (e.g. voice hearing, paranoia, depression, anxiety).
• Apply a range of evidence-based cognitive models to clients’ presenting problems (e.g. psychosis, depression, anxiety disorders) in line with the client’s problem list and therapy goals.
• To carry an independent caseload of clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups. Monthly caseload data will be monitored in the team and targets set.
• To offer case management/care coordination alongside therapy to difficult to reach clients who are at risk of psychosis or in their first episode and presenting with multiple social and health complexities.
  
  

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rory Allott Job title: Clinical Lead Psychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 358 1390

Denise mcarthur

Team manager

0161 358 1390

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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