Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologist at Band 4 to work with people experiencing psychosis in our Early Intervention in Psychosis team in Hounslow.
The successful candidate will work with people experiencing First Episode of Psychosis (aged 14-65) and their families.
In return for your hard work, we offer:
- Training in co-facilitating family work interventions and other low intensity interventions
- Supportive work environment with high levels of satisfaction with psychological leadership, supervision, and training
- Comprehensive CPD and reflective practice program
- Opportunities to link and collaborate with the North Thames Doctorate courses through supervision, teaching, and research
Main duties of the job You will be working with people experiencing First Episode of Psychosis. The people we work with may also present with comorbid difficulties including dual diagnosis of substance misuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, complex emotional needs, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, you will contribute to the provision of psychological group interventions and low-intensity interventions, and related administration. You will assist in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data, as well as the development of audit, service evaluation, and research projects, teaching, and project work.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the provision of psychological group interventions and low-intensity interventions
- Assist in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data
- Develop audit, service evaluation, and research projects, teaching, and project work
- Work under the supervision of a qualified psychologist
Requirements
- Upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology, or a 2.2 with a Masters at merit or above
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Relevant experience as an assistant psychologist, research assistant, or as a support worker or an HCA or equivalent in a setting for those with mental health difficulties
- Strong communication skills, including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive settings
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £33,262 to £36,027 per annum
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunities for professional development and growth