Assistant Psychologist

2 weeks ago


Scunthorpe, United Kingdom Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Full time

**Post**: 2 Assistant Psychologist posts

**Team**: Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHT) & the Liaison Psychiatry Team

**Contract**: Both 0.8 wte (30 hours a week), Fixed-Term for 6 months

**Base**: Great Oaks Mental Health Unit - Scunthorpe

The Assistant Psychologist positions in North Lincolnshire within the CHRT and the Liaison Psychiatry team provide an exciting opportunity to develop core psychological knowledge and skills under the direct supervision of registered psychologists.

The successful applicant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary and integrated Mental Health Team. Interventions are offered in line with a stepped care model with a single point of access for people experiencing crisis and mental health difficulties. You will be involved in providing psychological assessments, formulation, and interventions for people with complex and challenging presentations. You will also contribute to audit, service evaluation, and research projects and help psychologists to shape the continued development of these services.

You will be joining a supportive psychological professionals' team who meet regularly to collaborate on all aspects of clinical work. There are great opportunities for training, and you will receive robust clinical supervision to develop and support you in your role.