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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of specialist psychological care to clients with complex mental health conditions, which may include challenging behaviours.

To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families and promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health and any associated disabilities.

To provide advice, guidance and when applicable, clinical supervision to less experienced colleagues within the designated psychology service and to other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To be pro-active in continual service improvement within own area.

To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider organisation

MAIN DUTIES & CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 Provides specialist psychological assessment of clients with complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources.

1.2 Formulates plans for specialist psychological therapy and/or management of clients mental health conditions based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and evidence-based practice. Negotiates the implementation of such plans with clients and/or their carers.

1.3 Implements a range of specialist psychological therapies for individual clients, carers, and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations as required.

1.4 Evaluates therapy options and makes decisions about treatment.

1.5 Responsible for recognising the potential for, or signs of client harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the client. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.

1.6 Undertakes risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provides specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

1.7 Liaises regularly with other professionals involved with the clients case, ensuring any concerns regarding welfare or risk to self or others is passed on in a timely manner.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES.

2.1 Required at times to undertake administrative tasks in relation to own work.

2.2 Uses Microsoft Office applications on a daily basis.

2.3 Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient/client records using SYSTMONE in accordance with the organisational and professional record keeping standards.

2.4 When required, writes reports for other members of the multidisciplinary team and external parties regarding patient/client related matters

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ORGANISING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

3.1 Organises own workload on a day-to-day basis, prioritising work as appropriate.

3.2 Plans individual client care and where appropriate, acts as lead professional, ensuring the provision of a multidisciplinary care package appropriate for the clients needs.

3.3 Pro-active in identifying and proposing changes to local procedures and working practices in own area and plays a significant role in implementation.

3.4 Support management, when required, in the monitoring of the Psychology services performance data and training statistics.

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

4.1 Pro-active in identifying and proposing safety, quality and service improvements within own work area.

4.2 Participates in the development, monitoring and evaluation of service improvements in own area.

4.3 Represent the Psychology service at clinical and business meetings, liaising with and informing staff across the organisation on Psychology related matters and feedback information to the team when required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of specialist psychological care to clients with complex mental health conditions, which may include challenging behaviours.

To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families and promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health and any associated disabilities.

To provide advice, guidance and when applicable, clinical supervision to less experienced colleagues within the designated psychology service and to other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To be pro-active in continual service improvement within own area.

To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider organisation

MAIN DUTIES & CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 Provides specialist psychological assessment of clients with complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources.

1.3 Implements a range of specialist psychological therapies for individual clients, carers, and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations as required.

1.4 Evaluates therapy options and makes decisions about treatment.

1.6 Undertakes risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provides specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

1.7 Liaises regularly with other professionals involved with the clients case, ensuring any concerns regarding welfare or risk to self or others is passed on in a timely manner.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES.

2.1 Required at times to undertake administrative tasks in relation to own work.

2.2 Uses Microsoft Office applications on a daily basis.

2.3 Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient/client records using SYSTMONE in accordance with the organisational and professional record keeping standards.

2.4 When required, writes reports for other members of the multidisciplinary team and external parties regarding patient/client related matters

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ORGANISING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

3.1 Organises own workload on a day-to-day basis, prioritising work as appropriate.

3.2 Plans individual client care and where appropriate, acts as lead professional, ensuring the provision of a multidisciplinary care package appropriate for the clients needs.

3.3 Pro-active in identifying and proposing changes to local procedures and working practices in own area and plays a significant role in implementation.

3.4 Support management, when required, in the monitoring of the Psychology services performance data and training statistics.

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

4.1 Pro-active in identifying and proposing safety, quality and service improvements within own work area.

4.2 Participates in the development, monitoring and evaluation of service improvements in own area.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Trained in evidence based Psychological therapies, namely Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Accreditation with BABCP as a CBT therapist
Training in evidence-based interventions for severe mental illness
Experience working with service users with neuro-diversity.

Experience

Essential

Must have experience/interest in working with serious mental illness cohorts
Multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

Experience of delivering CBT, DBT, EMDR and other evidence-based therapies
Experience of group therapy
Experience of delivering supervision and/or providing teaching to both Psychology and non-Psychology staff.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities.
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
Able to work in accordance with the organisations values and ethos.
Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in highly distressing and challenging circumstances .
Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
Committed to continual quality and service improvement
Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision

Desirable

Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Trained in evidence based Psychological therapies, namely Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Accreditation with BABCP as a CBT therapist
Training in evidence-based interventions for severe mental illness
Experience working with service users with neuro-diversity.

Experience

Essential

Must have experience/interest in working with serious mental illness cohorts
Multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

Experience of delivering CBT, DBT, EMDR and other evidence-based therapies
Experience of group therapy
Experience of delivering supervision and/or providing teaching to both Psychology and non-Psychology staff.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities.
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
Able to work in accordance with the organisations values and ethos.
Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in highly distressing and challenging circumstances .
Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team
Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
Committed to continual quality and service improvement
Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision

Desirable

Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.