Assistant Psychologist

**The Role**: What you will do? Are you ready to embark on an incredible career opportunity with Vita Health Group? Are you looking to take the next step and develop your skills? Would you like to have the opportunity to grow and develop your skillset within a friendly, established team?
If so, this role is perfect for you A bit about us Hello We are Vita Health Group and have a great opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist Psychological Therapies Severe Mental Health Problem service (PT SMHP) to join our service. We have recently been recognised as being one of the UKs best health care companies to work for, and we want you to become part of that
As a peoplecentred company, we are keen to develop individuals careers where their interests apply. So, if youre looking to enhance your skill sets, progress your career or focus on your personal growth, please read on. This is a hybrid role providing approximately 2 days face to face workin the Basildon and Brentwood area. What you will do in the role If you are keen to develop your knowledge of and exposure to severe and enduring mental health conditions, such as bipolar affective disorder, psychosis, complex PTSD, EUPD and schizophrenia as well as develop your clinical skills then this is the role for you.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to deliver hybrid care (face-to face and remote delivery) to patients living in the Basildon and Brentwood area in our PT SMHP service. You will join an established team of therapists who deliver a range of evidence-based psychological treatments to adults with complex mental health needs which fall outside the remit of primary care NHS Talking Therapies provision and who do not warrant specialist input from secondary care services. You will help deliver group-based interventions as well as work with patients on a one-to-one basis. You will be well supported by receiving regular clinical supervision by a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist and will be offered relevant continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.
Are you a passionate Assistant Psychologist, can you demonstrate? A 2:1 (or higher) BSc (Hons) Psychology degree Completion of a BPS accredited course giving you eligibility to join the BPS as a graduate member Knowledge of mental health problems and their impact on psycho-social functioning Experience of working with clinical populations under close supervision The ability to work well within teams as well as independently The ability to establish and foster strong therapeutic alliances with patients Excellent communication skills IT skills - Microsoft Office/Patient record systems Don't miss out on this amazing chance to join Vita Health Group and embark on a fulfilling role filled with growth and the opportunity to improve peoples day to day lives. If you have these skills and attributes and would like to join us, wed love to hear from you Skills and experience: Essential: 2:1 BSc (Hons) Psychology degree Eligibility to join the BPS as a graduate member Experience of working in a relevant mental health service Experience of working with a clinical population Experience of co-facilitating group-based interventions Desirable: Skills and experience of using DBT-informed techniques Experience of working in a specialist psychological therapy service Why Vita Health Group?
Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.
Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
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