Assistant Psychologist

3 weeks ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom Livewell Southwest Full time

**Main duties**: Under the supervision and working in partnership with clinical psychologists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, deliver a high standard of care/therapy through the assessment, planning, goal setting and review of individual service user needs. Manage a caseload with support and clinical supervision from a designated practitioner psychologist. Deliver brief non-complex therapies to service users of the respective services commensurate with level of knowledge and skills and under supervision of qualified psychological therapist/psychologist. Co-facilitate group interventions to service users of the respective services alongside and under the supervision of qualified psychological therapists/psychologists.

Work with service users using self-help materials in a creative and collaborative way and provide information about other local services relevant to their needs. Under supervision of a qualified psychologist administer, score and interpret neuropsychological or cognitive assessment and develop/deliver appropriate intervention plans, e.g. cognitive remediation. Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of effective outcomes.

This will include conducting evaluations using clinical outcome measures and satisfaction surveys. Communicate effectively with service users, relatives/carers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a manner that is sensitive, open, welcoming and person-centred. Use IT systems effectively. Maintain accurate, up to date clinical records in accordance with LWSW policy.

Working as part of a Team Participate in effective and collaborative team working by sharing relevant verbal and written information with colleagues in a timely manner. With colleagues, continuously review and revise working practices to deliver best clinical practice and increased efficiencies. Participate with colleagues in reflective practice to ensure that the service continually improves and, when mistakes are made, lessons are learned. Work in partnership with the wider health and social network.

Motivation to meet a service users needs Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness. A willingness to be flexible and part of a team. Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm.Ability to use initiative in learning new information Managing Self: Participate in regular clinical supervision. Participate in regular caseload management.

Remain up to date in all mandatory training. Participate in regular appraisal of performance, at least annually. Establish and maintain a personal and professional development plan, agreed by your manager. Comply with all LWSW policies, procedures and protocols.

Take care with materials and equipment, reducing the risk of breakages and excessive cost. Carry out duties with due regard to LWSW's Equal Opportunity Policy. Seek advice and support from your manager as required. Willing and able to undertake all LWSW mandatory training requirements.

Willingness to undergo job development and competency basis training. Staff Supervision and Support: Participate in learning activities. Develop own knowledge & skills within specialty in order to provide information to others to support their understanding. Support colleagues to achieve their objectives by offering advice, guidance and support.

Increase the level of knowledge & skills of colleagues across LWSW by sharing best practice and joint working.

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