Clinical Psychologist - CAMHS inJersey inJersey PUBLISHED MON 4 NOV 2024

£73,304.59 to £80,567.67 a year PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

CASELOAD MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SOCIAL WORK

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The role of "Clinical Psychologist - CAMHS" in Jersey involves providing specialized psychological services to children and families within a multi-disciplinary team. Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth assessments, formulating treatment plans, and delivering tailored psychological interventions to address complex needs. The psychologist will also be responsible for high-level risk assessments related to suicidality and harm, collaborating with external professionals to ensure integrated care, and supervising team members while upholding relevant health and safety regulations.

In addition to clinical duties, the postholder will engage in maintaining high standards of record-keeping, conducting research projects, and contributing to the development and evaluation of service provision in adherence to best practices and legislative requirements. The position also requires active participation in multi-agency care coordination and the management of intensive support for clients, ensuring effective treatment delivery and compliance with agreed protocols.

Deliver a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service to children and families in the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team. This will involve providing highly specialised assessments, formulations, and interventions to young people and their families who are presenting with highly complex needs and presentations, utilising a range of psychological approaches and interventions.

The postholder will have to comply with all relevant States Laws, such as the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989 and any other associated legislation, Standing Orders, Financial Directions, and other relevant Codes of Practice, in respect of managing the key project deliverables of programmes and costs through the active management of procurement, approval, financial and administrative procedures.

To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law, 1989

To work in accordance with the Data Protection (Jersey) Law;

This role is politically restricted. The jobholder is not permitted to undertake political activity involving standing for election to the States or as a Parish Constable, or publicly supporting someone who is standing for election or playing a public part in any political manner.

About us

Provide highly specialised psychological assessments for young people, based on the use, interpretation and integration of complex data in order to formulate complex plans for psychological intervention and make highly skilled evaluations about treatment options.

Implement, monitor and evaluate a range of highly specialised psychological interventions for individuals and groups across a variety of settings and in partnership with other therapists when necessary, to provide high-quality, timely and tailored support to all clients.

Develop and co-ordinate intensive multi-agency care packages and therapeutic interventions for young people and their carers with complex and acute presentations, necessitating intensive outreach, intensive client support and high-level risk management to ensure that each individual client receives the support they need when they need it.

Deliver high-level risk assessments regarding risk of suicidality, harm to self and others for young people across a range of community locations, in order to make complex clinical decisions regarding level of risk and appropriate management of this, taking into account the young persons presentation and wider systemic factors.

Provide advice and support to other professionals working with young people with mental health issues e.g. teachers, social workers, workers in the voluntary sector, in order to facilitate a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to case management, formulation, and intensive care packages.

Provide formal and informal clinical supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Lead the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service through the active demonstration of good management and maintenance of a caseload, undertaking appropriate risk assessment and management and providing consultation and support to other professionals and policy/business planning processes, in order to ensure the service meets agreed protocols, legislative requirements and best practice standards.

Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording and report writing, and preparation of materials to meet legislative requirements and to support the dissemination and understanding of psychological concepts and ideas.

Carry out small scale research projects applicable to service development and carry out audits of service provision, to support the implementation of evidence-based good practice in the clinical work of the service.

Be involved and support Line managers in service development and delivery of KPIs.

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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...

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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:

Educational Requirements

1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.

2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Key Skills

1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.

2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.

3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.

4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.

5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.

6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.

7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.

9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.

10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.

Additional Experiences

- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.

- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.

Registration

- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.