Higher Assistant Psychologist

TN United Kingdom; Ripon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established mental health team in Ripon, providing essential support for patients through Home-Based Treatment. This role is ideal for an experienced assistant psychologist with a background in adult mental health and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). You will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, contributing to high-quality, accessible mental health care while gaining valuable clinical experience. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health challenges, this position offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology and DBT-informed training required.
• Experience as a psychology assistant in an acute setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment and provide short-term interventions.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Psychology

Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society

Numeracy, Literacy, and ITQ Level 2

Job description

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Job Title: Higher Assistant Psychologist

Location: Ripon, United Kingdom

Organization: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Job Details:

• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Reference: c2a676b2a8ca
• Job Views: 3
• Posted: 26.04.2025
• Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the well-established Harrogate Crisis and Home Treatment Team, based in Ripon. The team operates 24/7, 365 days a year. The current service model is for Higher Assistant Psychologists to work day shifts on a rotational basis (07:30-20:30).

We seek an experienced assistant psychologist with a background in adult mental health and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). The role involves supporting patients in the community with Home-Based Treatment as an alternative to hospital admission, with full support for psychological interventions.

Team Structure

The team is multidisciplinary, including a Team Manager, Mental Health Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Consultant Psychiatrists. The successful candidate will be supervised by a Consultant Psychologist and supported by the multidisciplinary team.

Main Duties

• Support assessment, signposting, and short-term individual interventions.
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in risk management and providing DBT-informed skills in a community mental health setting.

About Us

The Crisis and Home Treatment Teams across North Yorkshire and York aim to deliver high-quality, accessible mental health care in the community, providing an alternative to hospital admission. The service emphasizes timely, evidence-based assessments and treatments, offering a great opportunity for clinical development within a supportive team.

Additional Details

• Date posted: 24 April 2025
• Band: 5 (Agenda for Change)
• Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per year (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 346-NYA-065-25-A
• Job location: The Orchards, Princess Close, Ripon, HG4 1HZ

Responsibilities & Person Specification

Applicants should refer to the attached job description and person specification to ensure they meet the role criteria before applying. The role involves providing short-term interventions to patients receiving Home-Based Treatment and working as part of a dynamic, trauma-informed multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in psychology
• DBT-informed training/experience
• Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Numeracy, Literacy, and ITQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health, youth work, work with offenders, research design, or analysis

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a psychology assistant in an acute setting
• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues or learning disabilities
• Experience working with high-risk patients

Desirable

• Experience handling calls with distressed patients in crisis situations

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the needs of people with mental health or learning disabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within an MDT
• Skills to support patients in distress