Job summary
Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist
37.5 hours (part time hours can also be considered).
Come and join us at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust for a new opportunity working in collaboration with CWPT colleagues and our community sector provider of substance misuse services, Change Grow Live (CGL). We are looking for an experienced psychologist/psychological therapist to support the development of this new service innovation, to enhance the provision of psychosocial interventions within the community, for individuals with difficulties associated with substance misuse.
Main duties of the job
You will scope and develop psychological one to one and group work interventions for individuals accessing CGL services. You will also be involved in the ongoing scoping and development of supervision processes to support drug and alcohol key workers in the delivery of psychosocial approaches. You will support staff and promote psychological thinking via multidisciplinary meetings, case formulations and work with CGL managers to identify training needs .
As this is a new service, there will be audit and evaluation process that you will have a significant role in delivering, working alongside service leaders and commissioners.
In addition to the direct work with CGL, you will also supervise two psychological therapists , who will also support CGL with development of their intervention offer, supervision , promotion of psychological thinking within MDT's and with case formulations.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
staff networks and support groups
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone with great communication skills, who is a real team player, able to support and develop multi professional colleagues. Expertise in evidence based therapeutic psychological approaches and understanding of neuropsychological aspects of formulation for people with substance misuse is important in this role. You will have a passion for the client group, ensuring that people with co-occurring needs can access both substance misuse and mental health services. To this end you will have a role in influencing the way in which the dual diagnosis policy is implemented across services so that smooth pathways and transitions are developed for our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone with great communication skills, who is a real team player, able to support and develop multi professional colleagues. Expertise in evidence based therapeutic psychological approaches and understanding of neuropsychological aspects of formulation for people with substance misuse is important in this role. You will have a passion for the client group, ensuring that people with co-occurring needs can access both substance misuse and mental health services. To this end you will have a role in influencing the way in which the dual diagnosis policy is implemented across services so that smooth pathways and transitions are developed for our community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or if psychological therapist registered with equivalent governing professional organisation
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working with people with complex mental health needs including substance misuse
- Experience of working with a range of clients, presenting a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances.
- Experience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs eg age, culture, setting
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for work .
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Post-doctoral training relevant to the post Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to the client group.
- Skills in applying this knowledge. Well developed communication skills, suitable to the specialty.
- Experience in providing consultancy to colleagues.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or if psychological therapist registered with equivalent governing professional organisation
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working with people with complex mental health needs including substance misuse
- Experience of working with a range of clients, presenting a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances.
- Experience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs eg age, culture, setting
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for work .
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Post-doctoral training relevant to the post Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to the client group.
- Skills in applying this knowledge. Well developed communication skills, suitable to the specialty.
- Experience in providing consultancy to colleagues.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
