Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth

Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

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BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 12 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 4a4a91562eba4b4da765b50797365e88

Location ref: Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth

Full Job Description

  • To support the Clinical Service Manager and Operational Service Manager in managing and providing an exemplary and comprehensive specialist assessment and treatment for all eligible veterans referred with PTSD and other mental health problems.
  • Support the multi-disciplinary team to develop and embed psychological support across the stepped care model as appropriate
  • Provide expert assessment and management advice of clinical difficulties utilising the most up-to-date knowledge, validated assessment / diagnostic tools and interventions.
  • Provide clinical supervision for therapists in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of veterans with mental health needs using the most up-to-date clinical protocols for therapeutic interventions and management.
  • To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of OpCourage through the deployment of professional skills in service management, research, service evaluation and audit.

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 8a, Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist join the Op COURAGE Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. This role is part of a multi-disciplinary team offering mental health treatment and wellbeing support within a stepped care model to veterans.
  • Your role will combine both clinical and service development responsibilities. You will provide specialist assessments, formulations and evidence-based treatment for PTSD and C-PTSD, in both individual and group settings. You must have experience of using trauma-focused CBT interventions working with traumatised people, including those with PTSD and Complex PTSD. Through CPD, there will also be the opportunity to develop your skills.

    Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

    Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/specialist-clinical-counselling-psychologist-127734941