Psychological Therapist
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
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Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a highly enthusiastic and motivated Psychological therapist, to work within our Community Psychology service. The therapist would be expected to conduct specialised Psychological assessments and help make skilled evaluation and treatment plans for people with complex psychological needs, often presenting with comorbidity and a longstanding history of difficulties.
They would also implement and monitor specialised evidence-based psychological interventions, taking into account the complexity of needs identified.
Psychology staff are provided with a day working from home to encourage the opportunity for CPD practice and support with administrative duties.
The successful candidate will join a team of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Psychological Therapists and Assistant Psychologists, whom work closely with colleagues within the local Community Mental Health Teams and other Navigo services.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be embedded into the Community Psychology service, alongside other Psychological professionals, delivering therapies to service users referred to the Psychology department.
The department receive referrals for a range of mental health disorders, such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Personality Disorder, Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety Disorders, so the candidate will develop a variety of therapeutic skills and work towards accreditation in evidence-based therapies. Therapeutic interventions are predominantly provided on a face-to-face basis from the service base, however some remote sessions can be offered if applicable.
The post holder may also be expected to represent the Psychology service at clinical or business related meetings held across the organisation and also support trainee's and Assistant Psychologists when required.
Staff are encouraged to work towards further therapeutic accreditation and time is provided on a regular basis for CPD opportunities.
About us
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC provide health and social care services to a population of 158,000. We are a progressive and ambitious organisation that aims to support those living with a mental health illness, their carers and families in the simplest and most effective ways. We are different because we know working with the same methods doesnt work forever; and we will continue to challenge the way we do things to create the best services that are centred on the people who use them.
This social enterprise is about working together with local people to create services that are owned by the community, supported by it and loyal to it. Its challenging , its exciting and we want like-minded people to join us. If you think thats you, take a look at the job specification
Date posted
22 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B9816-236
Job locations
3-7 Brighowgate
Grimsby
DN32 0QE
Employer details
Employer name
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
Address
3-7 Brighowgate
Grimsby
DN32 0QE
Employer's website
https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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