Clinical Psychologist

St Mungo's; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Bristol is seeking a part-time Clinical Psychologist to lead and deliver therapy for vulnerable adults. The role involves providing psychological assessments and managing the therapy aspect of the service within a trauma-informed framework. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and experience working with individuals facing barriers to mental health services, such as trauma and homelessness.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting individuals facing inequalities in accessing mental health services.
• Experience supporting staff working with clients experiencing complex trauma.
• Eligible for or hold chartered status with the BPS.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the ACE service.
• Lead psychological assessments and deliver therapy.
• Work closely with management to ensure a psychologically informed service.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Psychological assessments

Group therapy

Providing interventions

Education

Doctorate level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your experience as a Psychologist to support vulnerable adults in Bristol? The ACE Clinical Psychologist provides clinical leadership to the service as well as delivering therapy in a psychologically-led, trauma-informed mental health engagement service. The ACE service provides home- or community-based support/social interventions and location-based therapy for people who would otherwise need statutory mental health services, but who experience barriers such as multiple/chronic exclusion, complex trauma, personality disorder, and so-called 'chaotic behaviours' that would likely make current statutory services inaccessible for them.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the service.
• Lead, line manage and deliver the therapy aspect of the service.
• Lead and provide psychological assessments, formulations and interventions in group and one-to-one settings.
• Work in close partnership with the Service Manager and other managers to ensure that all aspects of the service are fully psychologically informed.

This post is offered on a part time basis (30 hours per week), to include Tuesdays and Fridays, with other days to be agreed.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with individuals and groups who face inequalities in accessing substance use and/or mental health services and for developing services that are fully responsive to their needs.
• Experience in supporting staff (psychologists and/or non-qualified staff) who are working with clients who experience complex trauma, substance use and homelessness – to foster psychological ideas and interventions.
• Hold a doctorate level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and be eligible for or hold chartered status with the BPS.