Clinical Psychologist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a qualified Clinical Psychologist to join our team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will work as part of an integrated health and social care team, contributing to team functions and carrying a Psychology caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working autonomously carrying a Psychology caseload (assessments and therapeutic work)
• Working as part of the Behavioural Support Team
• Supporting colleagues in the development of a new health and social care mini-service for people with autism
• Support and consultation with professionals within the team about psychological interventions and formulations, case discussions and facilitating a reflective practice group
• Undertaking assessments including diagnostic assessment of learning disability, dementia assessment, mental capacity assessment, functional assessments and creating PBS plans
• Providing 1:1 therapy work with people with learning disabilities and working with families and carers and wider systems

Requirements:

• Experience working as a qualified clinical psychologist with adults with learning disabilities and with people with autism (with/without learning disabilities)
• Experience working using a PBS framework and advising around behavioural support
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Professional Registration with HCPC