This Clinical Psychologist post sits within Crossley Place, a specialist apartment-based service run by Elysium Healthcare for women with complex mental health needs. The work centres on carrying a caseload, with individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, risk assessments and specialist psychological treatment plans. The role is part-time at 22.5 hours a week and reports to the Consultant Psychologist, with staff reflective practice and training also in scope. HCPC registration and Chartered Psychologist status are required.
What the job involves
- Carry a service user caseload, assessing complex needs
- Deliver individual and group interventions, direct and indirect
- Design and deliver specialist psychological treatments to support care plans
- Formulate treatment plans from a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence
- Carry out diagnostic and cognitive assessments using structured psychometric and semi-structured clinical methods
- Carry out risk assessments
- Take part in MDT working
- Take part in the assessment of referrals and provide initial assessment
- Facilitate staff reflective practice sessions
- Design and deliver training
- Take professional and legal responsibility for all clinical work and care
- Maintain standards in line with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and company policies
What’s required
Qualifications
- BPS recognised psychology degree
- Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications
- Approved supervisor under BPS and relevant division guidelines
Registration & licences
Experience
- Applying psychological knowledge in a clinical setting
- Working with clients with cognitive deficits
- Conducting research and project work
- Carrying a service user caseload, including assessing complex needs
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
Checks & eligibility
What’s offered
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday off and option to buy more
- Career development and training
- Ely-Vate rewards platform with savings and wellbeing hub
- Wellbeing support and activities
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Life assurance
- Pension contribution
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
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