Band 7 Psychological Therapist - ArdeneleighinBirminghaminBirminghamPUBLISHED FRI 20 DEC 2024
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustrFZ0GqxA2o8nePKX
Opportunity to gain expertise in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) interventions and enhance clinical skills.
Chance to work in a highly specialist psychology-led service focused on complex emotional and trauma-related challenges.
Role involves working with a diverse age group (14+) and their families, making a significant impact on individuals with severe and enduring mental health issues.
Access to 1:1 clinical supervision from experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologists, promoting professional growth and development.
Collaborative work within a multidisciplinary team, fostering a supportive and friendly work environment.
Involvement in both individual and group therapy sessions, enhancing therapeutic skills and group facilitation experience.
Potential for remote working and flexible travel to various Trust locations, promoting work-life balance.
The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Psychological Therapist to join the CASCADE service in Birmingham, focusing on the delivery of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for individuals with severe and enduring mental health issues, particularly those exhibiting high-risk suicidal behaviors and emotional dysregulation. The role requires a clinician with relevant clinical experience and a passion for supporting clients with complex needs aged 14 and above, as well as their families. The successful candidate will engage in both individual and group therapy, co-facilitate DBT skills groups, and support assessments through psychometric testing.
This position offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that includes opportunities for professional development, such as one-on-one clinical supervision from experienced psychologists. The role may involve remote working and travel to different Trust locations. Ideal candidates will be resilient, adaptable, and eager to learn about DBT interventions, with a strong desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those facing mental health challenges. Interested individuals can reach out for more information or to arrange an informal visit.
This position offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that includes opportunities for professional development, such as one-on-one clinical supervision from experienced psychologists. The role may involve remote working and travel to different Trust locations. Ideal candidates will be resilient, adaptable, and eager to learn about DBT interventions, with a strong desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those facing mental health challenges. Interested individuals can reach out for more information or to arrange an informal visit.
Opportunity to gain expertise in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) interventions and enhance clinical skills.
Chance to work in a highly specialist psychology-led service focused on complex emotional and trauma-related challenges.
Role involves working with a diverse age group (14+) and their families, making a significant impact on individuals with severe and enduring mental health issues.
Access to 1:1 clinical supervision from experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologists, promoting professional growth and development.
Collaborative work within a multidisciplinary team, fostering a supportive and friendly work environment.
Involvement in both individual and group therapy sessions, enhancing therapeutic skills and group facilitation experience.
Potential for remote working and flexible travel to various Trust locations, promoting work-life balance.
We are looking to recruit a clinician who is keen to learn more about DBT interventions who has relevant clinical experience and is interested and passionate about working with people who have severe and enduring mental health problems.
This post provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the delivery of specialist psychological therapies, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), to support the ICCR within Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust. The successful post holder will be working in the CASCADE service, a highly specialist psychology led service, within the Trust's wider Complex Emotion & Trauma pathway.
CASCADE is an ALL AGES specialist psychotherapy service for service users presenting with high risk suicidal behaviours and self-harm, within the context of severe emotional dysregulation and other co-occurring mental health needs.
We work with ages 14+ , as well as providing a valuable service to the families and carers of our service users.
We offer good opportunities for 1:1 client work, group work, working with the Multidisciplinary Teams and research and audit. You will be part of a well-established, supportive and friendly team. The post holder will also have the opportunity to receive 1:1 clinical supervision from a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. This post may involve some remote working from home and will also involve travel to other Trust bases.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, robust and adaptable individual, with a strong interest in working with people who present with a range of complexities, including risk, personality difficulties, complex emotions and trauma & social inequalities.
Under supervision the post includes I:I and group work, with the post holder having a significant role in the co-facilitation of our DBT skills groups and family & carers group. Experience of DBT or CBT is desirable. Appropriate training will be provided as required.
The post holder will also support the assessment process including administration, scoring and interpretation of psychometric tests and writing reports.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Zora Bell Job title: Clinical Manager Email address: Telephone number:
This post provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the delivery of specialist psychological therapies, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), to support the ICCR within Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust. The successful post holder will be working in the CASCADE service, a highly specialist psychology led service, within the Trust's wider Complex Emotion & Trauma pathway.
CASCADE is an ALL AGES specialist psychotherapy service for service users presenting with high risk suicidal behaviours and self-harm, within the context of severe emotional dysregulation and other co-occurring mental health needs.
We work with ages 14+ , as well as providing a valuable service to the families and carers of our service users.
We offer good opportunities for 1:1 client work, group work, working with the Multidisciplinary Teams and research and audit. You will be part of a well-established, supportive and friendly team. The post holder will also have the opportunity to receive 1:1 clinical supervision from a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. This post may involve some remote working from home and will also involve travel to other Trust bases.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, robust and adaptable individual, with a strong interest in working with people who present with a range of complexities, including risk, personality difficulties, complex emotions and trauma & social inequalities.
Under supervision the post includes I:I and group work, with the post holder having a significant role in the co-facilitation of our DBT skills groups and family & carers group. Experience of DBT or CBT is desirable. Appropriate training will be provided as required.
The post holder will also support the assessment process including administration, scoring and interpretation of psychometric tests and writing reports.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Zora Bell Job title: Clinical Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Band 7 Psychological Therapist in the UK, particularly within the National Health Service (NHS), you typically need the following skills and qualifications:
Qualifications:
1. Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology, social work, or a related field is essential. Many Band 7 therapists also hold advanced degrees (Masters or Doctorate) in psychology or psychotherapy.
2. Professional Registration: You need to be registered with a recognized body, such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or British Psychological Society (BPS), depending on your specific role.
3. Specialist Training: Completion of a recognized training program in psychological therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), or other therapeutic modalities.
4. Post-qualification Experience: Usually, you will need several years of clinical experience in mental health settings, particularly in roles that involve direct patient contact.
Key Skills:
1. Clinical Skills: Competence in conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, delivering therapy, and evaluating treatment outcomes.
2. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. This includes active listening and articulating complex psychological concepts in understandable terms.
3. Empathy and Compassion: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients, demonstrating empathy and understanding of their situation.
4. Crisis Management: Skills in managing emergencies or crises, including risk assessment and intervention strategies.
5. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients.
6. Assessment and Evaluation: Proficiency in using standardized assessment tools to evaluate mental health conditions.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
8. Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Skills in applying research findings to practice, staying updated on the latest developments in psychological therapies.
9. Supervision and Training: Ability to provide supervision and training to less experienced therapists or trainees, along with engaging in your own continuing professional development.
10. Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and organizational skills to handle caseloads and administrative responsibilities efficiently.
Additional Skills:
- Ethical Practice: Adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality standards.
- Resilience and Self-Care: Maintaining personal well-being and resilience in a demanding work environment.
Continuing Professional Development:
Ongoing training and professional development are crucial to staying current in the field and fulfilling any requirements set by regulatory bodies.
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