Psychiatric Liaison Specialist Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full time

Job overview

This post is fixed term for months to meet the needs of the service.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Psychologist for a month period to assist the Clinical Psychologists and other multi-disciplinary colleagues in the clinical teams with assessment, formulation and provision of psychological interventions with individuals engaged with the North Wales Specialist Rehabilitation Services.

This post will involve working within both community and inpatient settings across the North Wales region. 

The post provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to gain experience of working with complex mental health issues and be involved with the development of a trauma informed approach within in the service. 

Main duties of the job

The core component of this post is clinical in nature, specifically the administration and scoring of psychological tests, undertaking assessments as well as providing circumscribed psychological interventions. The posts will be supporting the development of trauma informed approaches to rehabilitative care. 

In addition, on occasion the Assistant Psychologist may become involved in clinical audit or service-related research projects. Regular clinical supervision will be provided and there are well-established within service opportunities for the development of clinical skills. Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar clinical population is essential. The ability to provide group-based interventions would be an advantage.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around ,, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

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