Crisis Psychologist (Band 7/8a) – Flexible, EMDR & CPD

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist for their Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). The role involves providing psychological assessments and interventions to clients in crisis, developing team skills through training, and contributing to service innovation. Opportunities for CPD and leadership development are available. The position encourages flexible working arrangements, allowing for a supportive and developmental work environment.

Benefits

Funding for CPD and EMDR training

Flexible working

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to develop psychological formulations for care planning.
• Experience offering assessments and brief psychological interventions.
• Capable of providing training and supervision to multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological formulations for care planning.
• Offer assessments and brief psychological interventions to service users.
• Develop the psychological skills of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in psychological interventions

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Crisis intervention skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in psychology

Job description

A mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist for their Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT). The role involves providing psychological assessments and interventions to clients in crisis, developing team skills through training, and contributing to service innovation. Opportunities for CPD and leadership development are available. The position encourages flexible working arrangements, allowing for a supportive and developmental work environment.