Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Hastings; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hastings is seeking a Highly Specialist psychology professions practitioner, such as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist, to deliver specialist applied psychology services in a multidisciplinary setting. The candidate will have substantial supervision responsibilities and collaborate closely with various team members to enhance client care. Ideal applicants will have advanced skills in complex mental health issues and experience in leading clinical endeavors. Opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with complex trauma, psychosis, and personality difficulties.
• Ability to work autonomously within a busy multidisciplinary team.
• Skills in assessment, intervention, and formulation in various psychological models.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychological service to clients and families.
• Supervise Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Trainees, and Volunteers.
• Contribute to psychological practice through consultation and training.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervisory experience

CBT skills

Trauma-based intervention

MDT teamworking

Education

Postgraduate degree in Psychology

Job description

Overview

Highly Specialist psychology professions practitioner - Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist (BABCP accredited) (Band 8a) 0.6 wte Adult Mental Health, Hastings Assessment & Treatment Service (ATS), The post holder will provide a high quality, specialist applied psychology service to clients, their families or carers, where there are complex and comorbid presentations. They will have assessment, intervention and formulation skills in a range of psychological models, including CBT and attachment-based models. The post holder will be expected to take a clinical leadership roleand to have supervisory experience. They will be responsible for the supervision of Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Trainees and Psychology Graduate Volunteers and will support psychological practice within the wider team through consultation, supervision, formulation and training. They will utilise research skills for audit and research within the area and contribute to service improvement and development.

Opportunities

There will be opportunities to lead on pathway developments as part of the transformation developing the psychological offer and supporting the MDT in psychological thinking. As such we would welcome applicants from anyone with specific interest in psychosis, trauma, emotional intensity or particular therapy approach such as CBT, Family work, CAT or EMDR.

Applicants

Applications are welcome from enthusiastic and experienced Psychological professionals with specialist knowledge and skills of working with severe and enduring mental health difficulties such as complex trauma, psychosis and personality difficulties. Equally important is experience in MDT teamworking, teaching and supervision. We are looking forsomeone who has the ability to work autonomously within the context of a busy multi-disciplinary team.

Team

Psychological professionals are valued members of the ATS and are encouraged to play a key role in multidisciplinary team working. You would be joining a supportive and cohesive network of Psychologist professionals, clinical trainees and psychology volunteers. You will work closely with psychological professions staff colleagues and the Psychology leads. You will receive high standards of supervision and will be supported by the Principal Clinical Psychologist. We have a valued programme of CPD, peer supervision and reflective practice for Psychology staff.