Assistant Psychologist

Job overview

Are you passionate about working alongside individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties?

Are you looking to develop your skill set further in a supportive setting?

We are seeking a committed and motivated individual to join Pheonix Ward (Male Acute Inpatient Ward) as an  Assistant Psychologist.

Under the supervision of qualified psychological practitioners, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver a range of psychological interventions both on an individual basis as well as within groups.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is keen to develop a career in mental health and to gain key skills which will help further their development. This role is ideally suited to a graduate in Psychology, who has experience working with people with severe mental illness.

Main duties of the job

Key roles of the Assistant Psychologist will include:

• To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological intervention, under the supervision of the  Clinical Psychologist.
• Deliver group work as part of the wards therapeutic programme.
• Encourage the development of the psychological skill set of the multidisciplinary team through contribution to training / teaching / supervision / consultation and reflective practice.
• Curation of appropriate psychological resources.
• Attendance and contribution to appropriate multi- disciplinary meetings.

Please use the JD provided as an attachment to see a full detailed description of the main responsibilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.