Psychological Therapist

In conjunction with the Clinical Lead take responsibility for the delivery of care for service users who experience a range of mental health problems requiring evidence based psychological interventions and sentenced to a Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement. To deliver care to people identified as specifically requiring psychological interventions in accordance with your level of competence.

To assess service users for suitability for a Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement and the specific, evidence-based therapies in which you are qualified. To identify where a person's problems appear too complex or severe to be appropriate for the Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement and to refer to clinical supervisor/secondary mental health services as appropriate.

Making clinical decisions when working with people with comparatively less complex psychological needs, requiring psychological assessment and intervention, within the Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement service. You will provide these assessments, formulations and interventions with regular supervision from an Applied Psychologist.With the support of the Clinical Lead to develop referral, assessment and treatment pathways for individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic communities identified as potentially suitable for a Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement.

This post will require advanced communication and interpersonal skills.

health and social outcomes for the individual and their family.MPFT deliver services across England. We are experienced in working across a wide geographical area and there is no necessity to travel to headquarters, training and IT support is virtual.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and compassionate Psychological Therapist to work within our MHTR Teams in the Midlands.There are two posts available, one covering the Black Country and other West Mercia and Travel is required across the courts and probation offices in these areas.If you are seeking a new challenge, and have a keen interest in the criminal justice services, we encourage you to apply and join our supportive and welcoming team!The Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Team are part of MPFT's Health and Justice Service. The MHTR team provide psychological assessments and interventions to people with mental health difficulties who have come into contact with criminal justice services and whose offences may attract a community or suspended sentence order.The team aims to prevent short term custodial sentences and reduce reoffending by improving access to psychological interventions and addressing underlying mental health problems, thereby improving, Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.