Creative Psychotherapist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service is seeking a compassionate professional to provide clinical input and specialist psychotherapy within a multidisciplinary team at Wetherby YOI. You will collaborate with various professionals to ensure high-quality mental health services while leading assessments and interventions. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant registered qualification and experience in clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Registered qualification in a core mental health or social welfare profession OR arts-related degree.
• Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level.
• Registration/Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Offer consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of adult and child protection legislation

Research skills

Education

Registered qualification in a core mental health or social welfare profession

Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level

Registration/Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body

Job description

Job Summary

Hi, Im Andy, and Im really pleased youre looking at this opportunity. Were a close-knit, supportive group who genuinely look out for one another. If youre passionate about making a real difference, and want to feel part of something meaningful, this could be the right place for you.

The postholder will provide direct clinical input at Wetherby YOI and offer consultation to two secure childrens homes within the wider secure estate. The role requires close liaison with multi-disciplinary professionals across health, education, social care, and custodial services. You will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapists, Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Practitioners and Social Work colleagues.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

About Us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, and value diversity to reflect our communities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The post holder will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team and will deliver a high quality clinical service to the users of the service. They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist or psychotherapist, with oversight from the clinical lead. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team, observing Trust and National policies and procedures. They will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post. The role includes training, reflection, formulation, consultation and supervision within a developmentally and trauma-informed framework at HMYOI Wetherby.

• Key responsibilities include:
• Offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service
• Provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context
• Provide assessment and treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems
• Exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence-based practice
• Develop and maintain clinical skills through training, experience and supervision
• Provide specialist risk assessment and intervention
• Follow Adult and Child Protection guidelines and liaise with agencies
• Liaise with the wider professional network in care of the client
• Discharge planning and autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge
• Communicate assessment, formulation and treatment plans and evaluate progress
• Receive regular professional supervision and pursue CPD targets
• Assist in supervision of Doctoral level trainees and other disciplines
• Contribute to audit, research, and teaching within the service
• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and knowledge of legislation and local policies

The post-holder will be required to work flexibly in terms of base and hours of clinical availability.

Qualifications and Requirements

Essential

• Registered qualification in a core mental health or social welfare profession OR arts-related degree for arts psychotherapy roles
• Qualifying level course in Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters level
• Registration/Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body (e.g. HCPC, UKCP, ACAP, BABCP as applicable)
• A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day (reasonable adjustments considered for disability)
• IT literate and able to undertake duties; satisfactory sickness record as required

Special Knowledge & Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of adult and child protection legislation
• Awareness of legislation relevant to clinical practice

Desirable

• Research skills

Training

• Evidence of ongoing CPD and training relevant to clinical practice

Personal Attributes

• Caring, team player, commitment to supervision and support
• Flexible and committed to the client group

Experience

• Completion of significant supervised clinical practice
• Experience working with service users in the clinical area of the post
• Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure is required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary; please apply as soon as possible.