Substance misuse clinical psychologist – Remote - £55-£60p/h.
Belmont recruitment are looking to speak with experienced clinical psychologists with experience working with substance misuse clients in a community setting with the main aim of the role to lead a psychologically informed approach to interventions, supporting individuals throughout their treatment journey and contributing to the development and growth of a psychological approach to substance misuse treatment within the private charity.
Duties of the role;
As a specialist in psychological assessments for addiction treatment, you will:
- Formulate and implement evidence-based treatment plans for psychological issues and conduct tailored therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions (individual, family, and group).
- Manage service users autonomously and refer to specialist services as needed, provide psychological insights in multi-professional assessments and risk management.
- Support and teach a psychology-led approach to other professionals and trainees and supervise and manage Assistant Psychologists.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Department to enhance substance misuse treatment approaches and ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
- Engage in continuous professional development and stay updated on relevant policies and practices and adhere to legislation, policies, and guidelines, promoting and living workplace values of honesty, commitment, and inventiveness.
Knowledge/Previous Experience:
- Essential: Experience or demonstrable interest in substance misuse and addiction work, knowledge of relevant legislation, experience in coaching, teaching, and mentoring a multi-professional team.
- Desirable: Experience in performance management, delivering clinical supervision, generation, and implementation of initiatives, awareness of the social context of drug misuse, national strategies impacting drug and alcohol services, and clinical research experience.
Professional Qualifications:
- Essential: Degree in Psychology, accredited by BPS for Graduate Basis Registration (GBR) or equivalent.
- Desirable: Doctorate in clinical psychology approved by the HPC (or equivalent), accredited by BPS