psychologist Havant, England
Job description
Clinical To undertake assessments of young people, family members and others involved in their care. To support and encourage the engagement of young people, parents and carers in group-based interventions To assist in the development of psychologically based frameworks of understanding and care to the benefit of young people and their parents/carers that use the service To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups To use clinical supervision effectively to develop clinical skills, reflective practice and learning To compile risk histories to inform care plans, risk and crisis plans To work with other team members to improve care practices To attend and contribute to Early Help meetings. To support the delivery of evidence based psychological interventions for clients. To carry out other clinical and administrative tasks as appropriate to the post holders grade.
To be up to date with both de-escalation, physical breakaway and PMVA techniques appropriate to the service environment. Administration To establish and maintain records and statistics concerning the service To be acquainted with, implement and maintain all relevant Trust and Psychology and Psychological Therapies policies and procedures To report immediately any incidents affecting staff, users or visitors on health service property in accordance with Trust policies To maintain and manage systems for stock control of Psychology tests, test materials and other equipment. Professional Issues To abide by the BPS code of Conduct and Ethics and the Division of Clinical Psychology Professional Practice Guidelines To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust policy To participate in clinical and professional audit. To participate in and contribute to Quality Assurance initiatives.
