Job summary
Career progression. Leadership skills. An opportunity to make a difference. If this is what you are looking for, we have an opening available for a Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist who can ensure the delivery of a high quality, accessible, trauma-informed and inclusive psychological service. You will work across the service, providing comprehensive assessment, formulation, and recovery focused interventions to people who with difficulties associated with drug and alcohol use.
The post will promote trauma informed practice within the team and wider service through consultation, case management, training, reflective practice, and research. Under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will offer a range of evidence-based psychological and psychosocial interventions relevant to address the degree of complexity experienced within this population of people.
Our national Psychology Directorate provides connection, peer support, reflective practice and CPD. Monthly clinical supervision is from the Consultant Clinical Psychologist. We embrace diversity, equality and inclusion as evidenced by our commitment to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. We strive to nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a way of being, not an initiative. If youre a team player who shares our organisational values of being bold, compassionate, and open, this could be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Work
1.To provide specialist, psychological assessment based on appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex information, including from psychological/neuropsychological assessment and semi-structured interviews.
2.To provide specialist evidence-based interventions, which address problem substance use and co-occurring mental health difficulties.
3.To offer these with due regard to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion.
4.To promote and contribute to multidisciplinary assessments that reflect an understanding of the impact of adverse experiences on a persons mental health and overall well-being.
5.To receive regular clinical supervision from the Principal or Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and to use opportunities for relevant peer support and CPD through our national Psychology Directorate.
Leadership
1.To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture.
2.To take part in working groups within the wider service and nationally to support the development and improvement of service delivery, protocols and guidelines.
Research and Development
1.To use specialist knowledge of research methods to initiate and support research, service evaluation and audit to improve services.
2.To contribute to and support colleagues with local, regional, and national research projects and audits in this area.
3.To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilising the latest research and practice development, through literature and peer reviews.
About us
Believe in people
At Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.
If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.
If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.
Our mission and vision
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Work
1.To provide highly specialist, psychological assessment and formulation for the people who use our services.
2.Provide individual and group psychological interventions, utilising evidence-based approaches which address problem substance use and concurrent mental health difficulties.
3.To offer these with due regard to issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
4.To promote and contribute to multidisciplinary assessments that reflect an understanding of the impact of adverse experiences on a persons mental health and overall well-being.
5.To receive regular clinical supervision from a senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, and to use opportunities for relevant peer support and CPD through Change Grow Lives Psychology Directorate.
6.To use theory, literature, and research to support evidence-based and evidence-informed practice within the service.
7.To be fully registered with the HCPC.
Clinical Leadership
1.To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture.
2.To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the wider service to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols, and guidelines.
3.To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilising the latest research and practice development.
Research and Development
1.To use specialist knowledge of research methods to initiate and support research, service evaluation and audit, to improve services.
2.To contribute to and support colleagues with local, regional, and national research projects and audits in this area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Work
1.To provide highly specialist, psychological assessment and formulation for the people who use our services.
2.Provide individual and group psychological interventions, utilising evidence-based approaches which address problem substance use and concurrent mental health difficulties.
3.To offer these with due regard to issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
4.To promote and contribute to multidisciplinary assessments that reflect an understanding of the impact of adverse experiences on a persons mental health and overall well-being.
5.To receive regular clinical supervision from a senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, and to use opportunities for relevant peer support and CPD through Change Grow Lives Psychology Directorate.
6.To use theory, literature, and research to support evidence-based and evidence-informed practice within the service.
7.To be fully registered with the HCPC.
Clinical Leadership
1.To facilitate the development of a positive and supportive team culture.
2.To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the wider service to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols, and guidelines.
3.To advise, encourage and share knowledge utilising the latest research and practice development.
Research and Development
1.To use specialist knowledge of research methods to initiate and support research, service evaluation and audit, to improve services.
2.To contribute to and support colleagues with local, regional, and national research projects and audits in this area.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience of the application of clinical or counselling psychology in different contexts.
- Experience of working within a trauma-informed framework.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of working in a drug and alcohol service.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the cohort of people accessing our services and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to addiction and recovery.
- Evidence of respect for fairness and diversity; awareness and understanding of factors associated with age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity.
Other
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent as accredited by British Psychological Society (BPS) conferring eligibility for Chartership & full membership of Division of Clinical or Counselling Psychology). Training must have included models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, one or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered as a practitioner psychologist under protected title
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, psychological formulation, intervention, and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. This requires the use of highly developed analytical and judgement skills.
- Skills in individual and group work and in programme planning.
- The ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
- Planning and organising skills for caseload management.
- Skills in self-management, including time-management.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information, including contentious and highly distressing information, to people who access our services, their families, carers and other professional colleagues across sectors.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, including regular supervision, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Desirable
- High Level Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Knowledge about addictions and the impact of these on individual and family life.
- Knowledge of the key psychosocial interventions used within the drug and alcohol field.
- Knowledge and skills in the use of psychometric and neuropsychological assessment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience of the application of clinical or counselling psychology in different contexts.
- Experience of working within a trauma-informed framework.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of working in a drug and alcohol service.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the cohort of people accessing our services and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to addiction and recovery.
- Evidence of respect for fairness and diversity; awareness and understanding of factors associated with age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity.
Other
Essential
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent as accredited by British Psychological Society (BPS) conferring eligibility for Chartership & full membership of Division of Clinical or Counselling Psychology). Training must have included models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, one or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered as a practitioner psychologist under protected title
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, psychological formulation, intervention, and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. This requires the use of highly developed analytical and judgement skills.
- Skills in individual and group work and in programme planning.
- The ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse.
- Planning and organising skills for caseload management.
- Skills in self-management, including time-management.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information, including contentious and highly distressing information, to people who access our services, their families, carers and other professional colleagues across sectors.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, including regular supervision, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Desirable
- High Level Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Knowledge about addictions and the impact of these on individual and family life.
- Knowledge of the key psychosocial interventions used within the drug and alcohol field.
- Knowledge and skills in the use of psychometric and neuropsychological assessment.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
