Assistant Psychologist

**Job Introduction**:
At Turning Point, we support people across England with mental health issues. We make a real difference to their lives as we introduce them to the personal, flexible support they may need to improve the quality of their lives in their communities. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own career too, as you gain the experience, training, and education you need to progress in your career with us.

**Our Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) service is comprised of a friendly and committed team who is passionate about working with, and advocating for, people experiencing significant mental health difficulties in the Nottingham area.** The service delivers an evidence-based, and compassionate approach to those in our communities with difficulties often associated with a Personality Disorder diagnosis. You will be part of a wider team consisting of Assistant Psychologists and Peer Support Workers and be regularly supervised by a Practitioner Psychologist.

**Role Responsibility**:
You will support the delivery of a structured, and skills-based program based on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and offer support to individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation and other difficulties often associated with a Personality Disorder diagnosis.

You will be providing evidence based, individual and group sessions, and support for people accessing our service utilizing face-to-face, telephone, and digital technology (MS Teams) formats. You will also be carrying out comprehensive psychological assessments as well as assisting the team with developing risk formulations under the supervision of a Practitioner Psychologist. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to work with our team to ensure individuals have access to high quality, evidence-based support in line with Turning Point’s policies and procedures and relevant professional guidelines.

Having an upper second-class honours degree in Psychology and eligibility for graduate membership with the British Psychological Society would be essential.

You will also have experience working with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties and delivering psychosocial interventions (individually or in groups). Being able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, having a good understanding of how to conduct psychological assessments including risk formulation as well as managing your workload independently would also be important. On a practical level, you will have excellent organisational skills, effective communication, and a willingness to be flexible in your approach.

Having further knowledge and skills base of working with individuals with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder or emotional regulation difficulties would be an advantage.

**About us**:
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision - and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job - we offer you a career.

**What benefits will I receive?**

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from _Investors in People. _Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
- 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an onlin