NHS

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Psychotherapist


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Pay43,742.00 - 50,056.00 / year
LocationGillingham/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9380-23-0504?language=en&page=1650&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      This is an exciting development for EIP services in Kent and Medway following recent investment to develop an At Risk Mental State Service (ARMS). This new multi-professional service will provide comprehensive assessment and formulation for people aged 14 to 35 years who are at ultra-high risk of developing psychosis. Treatment includes CBT for psychosis and co-existing mental health needs; family interventions/carers support, and a psycho-social therapeutic program that is trauma informed.

      The ARMS service will work collaboratively with other service providers including ChYPS, Substance Misuse Services and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) services (Live Well Kent and Medway, MIND) and the 18-25 pathway for young people. This will not only allowquick easy access to treatment but enhance support for the delivery of the psychosocial offer to young people in schools, colleges, universitiesand local communities.

      This fantastic opportunity is for two CBT Psychotherapists or Psychologists in West Kent, DGS or Medway who will be responsible for the delivery of evidenced based psychological therapies in the At Risk Mental State service.

      Main duties of the job

      The successful candidates will be responsible for offering high quality assessment and intervention (including CBT/CBTp and family interventions) to young people entering the service.

      Case consultation and joint working with staff in the multi-professional team will also be an expectation.

      About us

      Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

      We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

      The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

      You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

      The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

      Date posted

      20 July 2023

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 7

      Salary

      £43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      380-CR0290-F

      Job locations

      Britton House, Gillingham

      High Street

      Gillingham

      ME7 1AL


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To participate in the provision of psychological services to people aged 14-35 years with an At Risk Mental State and their families.In particular:

      To be responsible for the systematic provision of Psychological therapies and interventions. To undertake high quality direct and indirect specialist NICE compliant interventions To strengthen the MDT's therapeutic capacity & work effectively with teams.

      To deliver an effective service it is essential that you are able to travel between bases and home visits in a timely manner.

      Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To participate in the provision of psychological services to people aged 14-35 years with an At Risk Mental State and their families.In particular:

      To be responsible for the systematic provision of Psychological therapies and interventions. To undertake high quality direct and indirect specialist NICE compliant interventions To strengthen the MDT's therapeutic capacity & work effectively with teams.

      To deliver an effective service it is essential that you are able to travel between bases and home visits in a timely manner.

      Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Postgraduate Qualification in CBTp/ Psychology
      • BABCP registration/HCPC
      • Core profession & registration/ additional training

      Experience

      Essential

      • Years of Experience
      • Experience in Psychosis/AMH/Severe MH problems/CHYPPS
      • Experience in CBT/CBTp
      • Experience in MDT working
      • Experience in groupwork/familywork
      • Written communication
      • Knowledge of recovery, social inclusion, EIP & ARMS policies
      • audit, service evaluation & research
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Postgraduate Qualification in CBTp/ Psychology
      • BABCP registration/HCPC
      • Core profession & registration/ additional training

      Experience

      Essential

      • Years of Experience
      • Experience in Psychosis/AMH/Severe MH problems/CHYPPS
      • Experience in CBT/CBTp
      • Experience in MDT working
      • Experience in groupwork/familywork
      • Written communication
      • Knowledge of recovery, social inclusion, EIP & ARMS policies
      • audit, service evaluation & research

      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

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

      Address

      Britton House, Gillingham

      High Street

      Gillingham

      ME7 1AL


      Employer's website

      https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

      Address

      Britton House, Gillingham

      High Street

      Gillingham

      ME7 1AL


      Employer's website

      https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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