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Lead Psychologist role supporting across two Learning Disabilities and Autism services: Gregory House in Workington and Ann House in Cumbria. Responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working, risk assessments, facilitating staff reflective practice sessions, and designing and delivering training.
Job Responsibility:
Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service
Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions
Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods
Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients’ mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise
Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care
Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Company Policies and Procedures
Requirements:
BPS recognised psychology degrees
HCPC registered
Registered practitioner psychologist
Approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division
Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
Experience of applying psychological knowledge to a Learning Disabilities and Autism setting
Experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits
Previous experience of conducting research and project working
What we offer:
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
Access to Stream, to help you manage your finances
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
Pension contribution to secure your future
Life Assurance for added peace of mind
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time