Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – Salisbury

Overview

In this role you will provide community-based psychological assessments and time-limited or longer therapies within a MDT framework. You join Sarum CMHT and Wiltshire PTS to deliver evidence-based interventions for adults with severe mental health needs, under expert supervision. You will contribute to psychologically-informed care plans and support staff with psychological perspectives. The role offers regular supervision, CPD and progression opportunities within a supportive service focused on compassionate care and professional development. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation in therapy delivery and new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for community-based clients with severe and enduring mental health needs
• Develop psychological formulations leading to individualized intervention/care plans
• Provide psychological therapy under supervision, ranging from brief to time-limited input
• Specialise in specific psychological therapy models as opportunities arise
• Advise non-psychology staff on psychological perspectives and factors influencing service users
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality interventions
• Engage in teaching/training opportunities as appropriate

Key requirements

• Doctoral clinical/counselling psychology qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
• Eligible for Chartered Psychologist status
• Evidence of interest in the specified client group
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of assessment and therapeutic interventions with the target client group
• Desirable: experience of teaching/training

• compassionate
• thoughtful
• enthusiastic
• CBT
• EMDR
• ACT

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