Senior Psychological Therapist/CBT Therapist/Psychologist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Senior Psychological Therapist to provide specialist psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for clients with eating disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience in evidence-based therapies and will also supervise trainee psychologists. This role involves contributing to service governance and policy development, making it a critical position within the team.

Qualifications

• Specialist psychological assessment and formulation for eating disorders.
• Experience in evidence-based therapy models like CBT-E and Family Therapy.
• Supervision and support for trainee psychologists and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and interventions for eating disorders.
• Supervise and consult with clinical team members.
• Contribute to service development and policy change.

Job description

Senior Psychological Therapist/CBT Therapist/Psychologist

The above service delivery includes provision of: To provide specialist psychological assessment and formulation of clients with moderate to severe eating disorders. To provide a range of brief, medium and long-term specialist psychological interventions/psychotherapy using at least two of the evidence-based therapy models for the treatment of eating disorders (i.e. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT-E, MANTRA, SSCM, Family and Systemic Psychotherapy; Psychodynamic Psychotherapy). To supervise, consult and support trainee psychologists/ psychologists/psychotherapists and other clinical members of the team who provide psychologically based care and treatment. To offer advice and consultation on clients psychological care to other mental health professionals and carers. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To utilize research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by CEDS. To be a member of the teams Leadership and Management. To contribute to the governance of psychological practice within the service. To contribute to training to staff groups, across all sectors of care. Contributing psychological expertise to assist service development and policy change within the area served by the post.