Psychologist - Adult Mental Health

4 weeks ago

United Kingdom NHS Full time

Applied Psychologist - Clinical/Counselling/Forensic
We are looking for a Principal Applied Psychologist (Clinical/Forensic/Counselling) to support the implementation and delivery of the Framework for Integrated Care (Secure Stairs) at HMYOI Werrington which is part of the Young Person's Secure Estate for England and is located near Stoke-on-Trent. It accommodates males aged 15-18 and has an operational capacity of 120. A recently published review by the HM Inspectorate of Prison and Probation (HMPPS) found that "the most consistently cited factor in improving the life chances of a child who is at risk of, or involved in, offending behaviour is the development of positive relationships."
This framework is psychologically lead, and attachment informed, with many needs and risks understood as arising from traumatic life events and disrupted relationships, often beginning early in childhood. The ethos of the framework is that 'every interaction matters', the aim being to enable those in our care to have better mental and physical health; better education, employment and housing opportunities; In this role you will work closely with the Clinical Lead to support the implementation and delivery of the clinical aspects of Integrated Care (Secure Stairs), working closely with operational colleagues to address any barriers within the establishment. There is an opportunity to be part of the national network of youth justice settings running Secure Stairs and to benefit from learning and peer support.
Work as a senior member of the Inclusion Team (comprising a 0.89 WTE Consultant Forensic Psychologist/Clinical Lead for Integrated Care, 1.0 Assistant Psychologist, plus Registered Mental Health Nurses, Substance Misuse workers, Psychosocial practitioners and a wider multi-disciplinary team.
Deliver and supervise high quality evidence based psychological interventions
Continue to support the development and implementation of the Framework for Integrated Care(Secure Stairs)
Work as a senior member of the Inclusion psychology team, deputising for the Clinical Lead as needed.
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.
We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.
We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.
Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team
To provide a clinical psychology service to patients, with moderate to severe mental health problems, seen within the prison mental health pathway within the areas of agreed responsibility
To work with clients alone as necessary, or to work jointly with others depending on the relevant risk assessment
To provide expert psychological assessment, formulation and therapy to an exceptionally high standard to patients with a range of mental health problems
To liaise with relevant professionals within prison, inpatient and community settings, co-ordinating the delivery of psychology services for young people and adults within the prison localities where services are provided
Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice or therapy
Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
Experience of working within prisons or forensic settings
Formal training/qualification in supervision of other psychologists (e.g. Specialist training in trauma focussed therapy
Membership of the British Psychological Society or Association of Clinical Psychologists (as appropriate to professional training)
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.
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