Senior Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Daventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Daventry is looking for a Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to join their Older People's Community Mental Health Team. This role involves psychological assessment and intervention for older adults suffering from dementia and emotional disorders. Candidates should have a doctoral level training and experience in various clinical settings, with opportunities for supervision and staff training. The position is full-time and demands high interpersonal and training skills.

Benefits

Supervision from experienced psychologists

Opportunities for joint work with partner organizations

Training in various therapeutic approaches

Qualifications

• Experience of working with various client groups across the life course.
• Knowledge of legislation regarding mental health.
• Post-doctoral training in specialised areas of psychological practice.

Responsibilities

• Offer assessment, formulation, and intervention for diverse presentations.
• Support the development of meeting centres for post-diagnostic support.
• Jointly supervise the Assistant Psychologist.

Skills

Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies

Effective communication skills

Experience in teaching and training

Skills in psychological assessment

Education

Doctoral level training or professional psychology therapy training

Job description

A regional healthcare provider in Daventry is looking for a Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to join their Older People's Community Mental Health Team. This role involves psychological assessment and intervention for older adults suffering from dementia and emotional disorders. Candidates should have a doctoral level training and experience in various clinical settings, with opportunities for supervision and staff training. The position is full-time and demands high interpersonal and training skills.