OPCMHT Administrative Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated psychological therapy practitioner to join their team. This role is vital to providing support in mental health services, focusing on clients with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral-level qualification in clinical psychology or a related field, along with significant experience in psychological therapy. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the well-being of individuals while furthering your professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health, this role offers a rewarding career path.

Qualifications

• Registered qualification in clinical psychology or related field.
• Experience as a psychological therapy practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and time effectively.
• Work in mental health services with diverse clients.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Mental Health Services

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical Psychology

Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity IAPT Course

Postgraduate training in CBT

Job description

Job Description and Person Specification

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For the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse, and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work. We are offering an employability service to support individuals aged 16-30 with application writing, interview skills, and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would benefit from this support, please do contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A recorded/registered doctoral-level qualification in clinical psychology, or qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course [Post Graduate Diploma], or a recorded/registered qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or psychological therapy plus further postgraduate training in CBT.
• Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner, demonstrating the required competences.
• Accreditation with the appropriate professional body (HPC, BABCP).
• Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development.

Experience

• Experience working in mental health services with clients presenting a range of issues and complexities.
• Ability to manage own caseload and time effectively.
• Experience working in Primary Care Services.
• Experience completing clinical audits within a service.
• High enthusiasm and motivation.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good relationships.
• Experience working with diverse communities in a multicultural setting.

Knowledge Base

• High standards in written communication.
• Experience working in a service with clinical outcome targets.
• Experience completing clinical audits within a service.

Additional Requirements

• Owns a car and has a valid driving license for work purposes.