We are looking for a psychologist or psychological therapist to join our Trauma Informed Care team working in Achieve community drug and alcohol recovery service in Bury
Currently this is for a secondment for two days per week until the end of March 2025, with the hope that this could be extended once funding is confirmed for next financial year.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced therapist who would like to develop their understanding and skills of working with substance misuse and coexisting mental health using a trauma informed perspective. Our friendly team already includes three clinical psychologists, a CBT therapist and Dual Diagnosis lead, and we are looking to expand our offer of individual and group psychological therapies to our Bury team.
The main duties are to support the delivery of our 12 week groupwork programme for Trauma and Addiction coping skills (underpinned by CBT and CFT principles); and offer individual psychological therapy for individuals who have substance misuse and common mental health problems.
You will contribute to our weekly referrals meeting in working on creative ways to support people and staff in offering trauma informed perspective.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chris Todd Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
We are looking for a psychologist or psychological therapist to join our Trauma Informed Care team working in Achieve community drug and alcohol recovery service in Bury
Currently this is for a secondment for two days per week until the end of March 2025, with the hope that this could be extended once funding is confirmed for next financial year.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced therapist who would like to develop their understanding and skills of working with substance misuse and coexisting mental health using a trauma informed perspective. Our friendly team already includes three clinical psychologists, a CBT therapist and Dual Diagnosis lead, and we are looking to expand our offer of individual and group psychological therapies to our Bury team.
The main duties are to support the delivery of our 12 week groupwork programme for Trauma and Addiction coping skills (underpinned by CBT and CFT principles); and offer individual psychological therapy for individuals who have substance misuse and common mental health problems.
You will contribute to our weekly referrals meeting in working on creative ways to support people and staff in offering trauma informed perspective.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chris Todd Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
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