Clinical Psychologist and Forensic Lead
4 weeks ago
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Forensic Specialist to lead our CAMHS team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in clinical psychology and forensic practice, with experience of working with young people and families who present with a range of mental health difficulties.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the CAMHS team and provide clinical and management supervision to junior psychologists and other team members.
- Develop and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client's mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems, and employing methods of proven efficacy.
- Establish, maintain, and end purposeful, therapeutic relationships with young people, and their families. Practice will be creative and underpinned by specialist knowledge of, and skills in evidence-based and psychosocial interventions.
- Provide highly specialist psychological advice, guidance, and consultation on psychological aspects of patient care to colleagues, other service providers, patients, supporters, and families.
- Undertake risk assessment and risk management for relevant clients and provide advice on risk to the multi-disciplinary team relevant to your discipline including understanding and responding to safeguarding issues.
About Us
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of mental health services in the South West. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and treatment to our patients, and we are seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Forensic Specialist to join our team.
Person Specification
- Doctoral Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent as accredited by the British Psychology Society (BPS).
- Eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status.
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Significant experience of working with young people and families who present with a range of mental health difficulties.
- Experience of working with clients with high-risk presentations within CAMHS settings, such as self-harm, suicidal thoughts and actions and harm to others.
- Experience of working in multi-agency teams and multi-agency service planning.
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