CBT Therapist/Clinical Psychologist (Early Intervention in Psychosis)

CBT Therapist/Clinical Psychologist (Early Intervention in Psychosis)

The Salford Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service are looking to welcome an accredited CBT Therapist or Clinical Psychologist to join our warm and friendly team based in Salford. The post is a fixed term or secondment opportunity for 9 months to cover maternity leave. The post is full time (37.5 hours per week) however part time/flexible working can be discussed.

We will offer supervision, guidance and training to all applicants and candidates and are able to discuss personal development goals and job plan to ensure that successful candidates are working to the best of their ability and using their skills in their day-to-day role.

Main duties of the job

To carry a caseload of clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups.To provide psychological assessment of clients based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources. This will include use of specific validated self-report measures, rating scales, observation, and interview.To use judgement in formulation and implementation of plans for the client's care, and to design and implement specific evidence-based therapy programmes, drawn from a range of empirically supported theoretical models of therapy.

In conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, to undertake risk assessment and risk management for all clients, and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.To communicate complex and potentially emotive information regarding the client's condition, treatment and prognosis, directly with clients, carers/relatives, and other healthcare professionals (subject to ethical boundaries of confidentiality).To liaise with colleagues in the service to ensure the delivery of high-quality psychological care to clients.To provide advice and consultation to colleagues and to client, carers and support networks as required.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

• Pay Enhancements: 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification Qualifications

• Qualified CBT therapist or clinical psychologist

Experience

• Be experienced in the application of cognitive-behavioural approaches to people with psychosis and/or their carer's
• Experience of providing supervision to non-psychologists

Knowledge

• A thorough understanding of what is required in working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team in terms of appropriate and professional behaviour and in dealing with confidentiality and similar issues
• Awareness of key policy/legislation relevant to Early Intervention and secondary mental health services

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours