Job summary
We are in a position to offer the opportunity to join our existing Think Wellbeing Service within the Halton Borough.
The post holder will be required to possess an appropriate qualification to provide high intensity psychological therapies at step 3, to individuals with anxiety and depression in accordance with NICE guidelines.
The service actively fosters a friendly and supportive working / learning culture. You will benefit from regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD), training events, Clinical Supervision and Managerial Supervision..
This post is subject to an enhanced check with adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Successful candidates will be required to pay for the cost of the DBS Disclosure which is £44.00, the cost of which will be deducted from first salary.
Main duties of the job
Provide high intensity psychological interventions for people whose needs are complex or chronic.
Provide specialist assessment, formulation and treatment, including consultation and recommendations regarding service users' care to colleagues.
Undertake systemic measurement of clinical outcomes with service users. Work in partnership with service users to achieve the best possible care plans.
Utilise research skills for audit, research, service evaluation and service development.
Provide clinical and managerial supervision for staff who are providing High Intensity Therapy at Step 3.
Receive supervision for post holders own work.
Provide advice and support for colleagues whose background is not in Step 3 High Intensity Therapy.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake specialist psychologist assessment, formulation and treatment of Step 3 within a stepped care model.
To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and any complex factors concerning the clients psychological needs.
To communicate directly with clients, carers, relatives and other health professionals, complex and potentially emotive information regarding clients condition, treatment, prognosis, subject to ethical boundaries of confidentiality.
Utilise and provide line management and clinical case management/supervision to ensure that care and treatment are tailored to service users, family and community needs and that learning needs are identified and acted upon to ensure personal development.
To provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans.
Deliver high quality High Intensity Therapy in the catchment area working with complex Step 3 cases within a stepped care model. Undertake direct clinical work for people whose needs are complex, chronic or involve anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, or other clinical problems appropriate for Step 3 HIT therapy.
Participate in multi-disciplinary care planning, risk assessment and risk management.
Supervise qualified and unqualified HIT therapists.
Provide skilled communication in cases requiring a high level of ethical and emotional sensitivity.
Receive appropriate supervision and participate in CPD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake specialist psychologist assessment, formulation and treatment of Step 3 within a stepped care model.
To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and any complex factors concerning the clients psychological needs.
To communicate directly with clients, carers, relatives and other health professionals, complex and potentially emotive information regarding clients condition, treatment, prognosis, subject to ethical boundaries of confidentiality.
Utilise and provide line management and clinical case management/supervision to ensure that care and treatment are tailored to service users, family and community needs and that learning needs are identified and acted upon to ensure personal development.
To provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans.
Deliver high quality High Intensity Therapy in the catchment area working with complex Step 3 cases within a stepped care model. Undertake direct clinical work for people whose needs are complex, chronic or involve anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, or other clinical problems appropriate for Step 3 HIT therapy.
Participate in multi-disciplinary care planning, risk assessment and risk management.
Supervise qualified and unqualified HIT therapists.
Provide skilled communication in cases requiring a high level of ethical and emotional sensitivity.
Receive appropriate supervision and participate in CPD.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- High Intensity IAPT Qualification
- Eligibility for accreditation by relevant body
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent in CBT
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of providing high intensity therapy in a mental health setting
- Experience of assessing people with multiple and complex issues
- Experience in managing risk
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Mentorship skills and record keeping.
Desirable
- Experience of providing therapy in an IAPT service.
- Experience in providing clinical supervision in a high intensity therapy.
SKILLS
Essential
- Effective team working within a multi agency framework
- IT skills
- Ability to utilise assessment tools effectively
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of NICE clinical guidance for mental health problems
- Safe guarding children
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Relevant national policies and guidelines
- Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment
- Clinical Supervision
- Vulnerable adults guidelines
OTHER
Essential
- Flexible approach to working
- Commitment to effective team work
- Commitment to service development
- Good time management skills
- Core Values of the organisation
- Demonstrates continuous professional development
- Has the willingness, means and ability to travel across various sites within the NWBH catchment area
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- High Intensity IAPT Qualification
- Eligibility for accreditation by relevant body
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent in CBT
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of providing high intensity therapy in a mental health setting
- Experience of assessing people with multiple and complex issues
- Experience in managing risk
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Mentorship skills and record keeping.
Desirable
- Experience of providing therapy in an IAPT service.
- Experience in providing clinical supervision in a high intensity therapy.
SKILLS
Essential
- Effective team working within a multi agency framework
- IT skills
- Ability to utilise assessment tools effectively
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of NICE clinical guidance for mental health problems
- Safe guarding children
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Relevant national policies and guidelines
- Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment
- Clinical Supervision
- Vulnerable adults guidelines
OTHER
Essential
- Flexible approach to working
- Commitment to effective team work
- Commitment to service development
- Good time management skills
- Core Values of the organisation
- Demonstrates continuous professional development
- Has the willingness, means and ability to travel across various sites within the NWBH catchment area
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
