Senior CBT Psychologist – Early Intervention (Fixed-Term)

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool offers a fixed-term psychologist role within the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service. The position requires HCPC registration and involves providing CBT to clients experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Applicants will work in a supportive multidisciplinary team with opportunities for professional development in a friendly environment. This is a part-time role of 0.6wte over 9 months, with flexible working requests considered.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory for this role.
• Desirable experience in CBT for first episode psychosis.
• Ability to travel across the patch as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor provision of psychological services to clients across care sectors.
• Exercise responsibility for the governance of psychological practice.
• Provide specialist psychological assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver various psychological interventions and monitor client progress.
• Conduct risk assessment and communicate complex information effectively.

Skills

Experience in providing CBT to service users with first episode psychosis

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary community-based team

Education

HCPC registered practitioner psychologist and/or BABCP accredited CBT therapist

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool offers a fixed-term psychologist role within the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service. The position requires HCPC registration and involves providing CBT to clients experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Applicants will work in a supportive multidisciplinary team with opportunities for professional development in a friendly environment. This is a part-time role of 0.6wte over 9 months, with flexible working requests considered.