Job summary Band 6 Trainee Psychological Therapist or Band 7 Psychological Therapist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)We have an exciting vacancy that have arisen for a Band 6 Trainee Psychological Therapist or Band 7 Psychological Therapist within our Integrated Community Care and Recovery (ICCR) Services.
The post is suitable for an individual already enrolled on a postgraduate diploma CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar training course or those who have completed their qualification in CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder.There is a possibility that this post can be structured as a clinical training post for a candidate interested in developing their skills in working with people with a diagnosis of Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder.
There would be an expectation that the appointed candidate would enter into and complete an appropriate training course, and we would support them in doing this.
A candidate who is in training would be appointed at a Band 6 until successful completion of their qualification (fixed term contract - 2 years).We are looking for a suitably experienced and qualified psychological practitioner with an existing core profession ( nursing, social work, occupational therapy).
The post-holder will be part of multi-professional teams supporting the Transformation of our Community Services in BSMHFT as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.There is one full-time post available, based at Northcroft CMHT, Erdington, Birmingham.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and skilled clinician who can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide a range of clinical services.
The individual will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of multilevel and integrated service provision and to further develop skills of complex case assessment, formulation and the application of evidence based psychological interventions, both individual and in groups.
You should have experience of working with service users with complex mental health and behavioural needs.
About us Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year.
We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally.
We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need.
We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.
If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification Training/qualifications Essential A specialist post-graduate (or equivalent) qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) MSc, or Post Graduate Diploma.
For trainee post to be enrolled on one of these courses Registered health or social care qualification- RMN, OT, Social Worker etc Desirable Additional qualifications in an accredited therapy Accreditation with the BABCP A qualification, or have undertaken a program of formal training in Clinical Supervision ( completion of a specialist Clinical Supervision Module).
Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience working in mental health services Skills and experience of working with, assessing, planning, co-ordinating and supporting people with mental health problems in a community setting around a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural /additional health or developmental needs / substance misuse needs.
Experience of working with people with complex and challenging presentations Desirable Skills and knowledge in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures.
Personal Essential Demonstrate a commitment to personal development including ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of clinical/managerial/academic supervision.
Desirable Personal experience of mental health difficulties (self, family or friends).