Assistant Psychologist
2 months ago
We are looking for a full time Assistant Psychologist to join our Adult Mental Health Integrated Psychological Therapy Service (IPTS) on a permanent basis.
The post holder will be expected to provide liaison between IPTS and the Local Primary Mental Health Support Service (LPMHSS), with a focus on supporting the group therapy programme. To enhance and support the psychological care of clients, service evaluation and development within IPTS under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
Client work will involve carrying out clinical assessments, under clinical supervision, as well as psychological interventions with a focus on group interventions. The service evaluation part of the role will involve conducting audits, collecting data and contributing to research papers.
The Assistant Psychologist will work independently, reliably and consistently to a high standard and will be responsible for managing their own caseload and prioritising daily tasks, with work agreed and managed at regular intervals. They will be required to work within guidelines and will receive weekly supervision and direction from their clinical supervisor.
There will also be the opportunity to participate in NHS initiatives and training to support continued professional development as required.
To act as liaison and point of contact for Low Intensity group facilitators.
To assist in the development and co-facilitation of therapeutic groups.
To undertake protocol-based psychological assessment of clients using psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales and semi-structured interviews with clients. Where appropriate, to gain additional information from family members and others involved in the client’s care.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of care and treatment plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s problem, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist within settings appropriate to the service.
To write clinical reports and correspondence to referrer under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.
Adhere to Hywel Dda UHB policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of relevant professional bodies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
**Four main hospitals**: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
**Seven community hospitals**: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 09/01/2023.
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