Senior Assistant Psychologist

**Main responsibilities**: To undertake assessments and interventions (including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews of clients, family members and others involved in the client's care). To assist in the development of psychologically based frameworks of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service. To formulate and deliver care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems within settings where there may be a hostile atmosphere, challenging behaviour or high levels of expressed emotion. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups.

To compile risk histories to inform care plans, risk and crisis plans. To work with other team members to improve care practices and the quality of life of clients. To design and implement agreed elements of audit and research projects. Scope and Authority: To undertake projects relating to service development and evaluation.

To set up and maintain databases, spreadsheets and using advanced IT skills in evaluation audit and research. To support assessment and treatment interventions undertaken by the service. To undertake direct and indirect clinical work that is managed and goals agreed and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. Key knowledge and skills: Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology, or equivalent.