Assistant Psychologist Blackburn, England
Job description
An exciting vacancy has arisen for an assistant psychologist to join Revive; a specialist Emotional Health and well-being Team, a collaboration between East Lancashire Child and Adolescent Services and the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. The team, led by a principle clinical psychologist currently comprises also of a play therapist and 2 CAMHS practitioners.
Revive work directly and indirectly with children, young people and families in the care of the local authority, as well as supporting families subject to child in need or child protection plans. Revive also provide regular indirect work to systems supporting young people and families, including consultations, supervision, training and reflective practice to promote and support a trauma informed service delivery.
Advertised at full time but will accept applications for part time at 0.8 wte or above.
In addition to direct assessment, formulation and intervention with young people and families, the post-holder will have the opportunity to join the team to deliver consultations and training. It is also an exciting time for Revive as we continue to develop the service, expanding the use of outcome measures and reviewing service delivery, which the candidate will be expected to assist with.
There is an expectation for you to be mobile around the Blackburn with Darwen area, so access to private transport for work related purposes is essential.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a large and integrated healthcare organisation, with a vision to be widely recognised for delivering safe, personal and effective care. ELCAS is part of the Division of Family Care, and we have close relationships with paediatric and local authority colleagues. We have an innovative Primary Care team working with local GPs and schools, and enjoy strong relationships with a range of third sector agencies through our CYP IAPT Partnership.
We want to support you in developing your career in children, young people and young adults’ mental health, and give you the opportunity to drive your ideas forward, having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
Please see job description and person specification. This is an exciting role as part of an evolving team providing both elective and unplanned care for young people who require urgent assessment and treatment, and who are on the edge of care or looked after within the Blackburn with Darwen area.
