Description
We are seeking an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist, at Band 7/8a, to work via a Bank Contract, for our Adult Community Services, based in Watford.
The post holder will ensure the provision of a specialist psychology service to clients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties within the quadrant, and provide expertise, advice, and consultation on clients' psychological care to other members of the team.
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake specialist psychological assessment and treatment of adults with complex mental health difficulties
- Provide expertise in a specialist clinical or research area and offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care
- Work closely with the local psychology team and the range of psychological therapy colleagues within the service setting
- Work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Propose and implement policy and service development, undertake research, service evaluation, and audit
Requirements:
- At least two years full-time post-registration experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
- Full registration with a post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent)
- Experience in neuropsychological assessment
- Experience working with moderate to severe mental health problems
Salary: £47,810 to £55,690 a year pro rata
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working