Senior Practitioner Psychologist - Fixed-Term CBT Therapist

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist/Senior Psychotherapist for a fixed-term role within the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service. The position involves providing assessments and CBT to service users experiencing first episode psychosis in a multidisciplinary environment. High-quality supervision is offered, making this an ideal opportunity for clinical skill development. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist or BABCP accredited CBT therapist.
• Experience working within secondary mental health services.
• Postgraduate training in specialist areas of psychological practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments for service users.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans for psychological problems.
• Monitor progress and evaluate treatment options.

Skills

Ability to provide specialist psychological assessments

Effective communication skills

Experience in multi-disciplinary care

Skilled in clinical supervision

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical psychology

Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Therapy

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist/Senior Psychotherapist for a fixed-term role within the Early Intervention for Psychosis Service. The position involves providing assessments and CBT to service users experiencing first episode psychosis in a multidisciplinary environment. High-quality supervision is offered, making this an ideal opportunity for clinical skill development. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a passion for patient care.