Early Intervention Psychologist / CBT Therapist

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a qualified psychologist or CBT therapist for a fixed-term position in their Early Intervention for Psychosis Service in Liverpool. This 9-month role, part-time at 22.5 hours per week, involves providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions, focusing on service users experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The position includes comprehensive supervision for skill development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified as HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or BABCP accredited CBT therapist.
• Experience in delivering CBT to individuals experiencing first episode psychosis is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage psychological practice effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments of service users referred to the team.
• Implement plans for the psychological treatment of service user's problems.
• Evaluate and monitor progress, making skilled evaluations and decisions.

Skills

Delivery of CBT

Autonomous professional practice

Research skills

Education

HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or BABCP accredited CBT therapist

Job description

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a qualified psychologist or CBT therapist for a fixed-term position in their Early Intervention for Psychosis Service in Liverpool. This 9-month role, part-time at 22.5 hours per week, involves providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions, focusing on service users experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The position includes comprehensive supervision for skill development within a supportive team environment.