psychologist Scunthorpe, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist in the Adult Community Mental Health Team. We work with people aged 18+with complex and enduring mental health problems.
This post is permanent and full time and will provide the opportunity for the post holder to work in a community setting. You will work closely alongside clinical psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists, cognitive behavioural therapists, and mental health wellbeing practitioners. You will also work within a wider multidisciplinary team with nursing, psychiatry, employment support and occupational therapy colleagues. The service offers psychological assessments, consultation and interventions based on a range of therapeutic models, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and mentalisation based therapy (MBT).
You will be supported and trained to offer individual psychological assessments, structured interventions and co-facilitate group interventions and consultation. The role also involves supporting the management of referrals and waiting lists. You may also have opportunities for audit, research, and further training. You will receive weekly supervision from a psychologist and opportunities to gain valuable experience for those interested in a career in Clinical Psychology.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
