Clinical/ Forensic/ Counselling Psychologist or Psychological TherapistinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED MON 18 NOV 2024
Candidates will be involved in a pilot program aimed at reducing custodial sentences and addressing mental health issues tied to offending behaviors. The service is a collaborative initiative under the London Pathways Partnership, emphasizing community-based solutions for women with mental health needs who are involved in the criminal justice system. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out for more details about this dynamic opportunity.
This is an exciting opportunity for either a newly (or soon to be) qualified band 7 psychological therapist looking for a post with career progression or for an established band 8a psychological therapist to work in the London Women's Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Service. This is a London pathways Partnership (LPP) service, led by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with CNWL NHS Foundation Trust and Together for Mental Wellbeing.
MHTRs aim to reduce custodial sentences, improve wellbeing and address mental health needs associated with offending. MHTRs were introduced by the Criminal Justice Act in 2003, recognising that for many individuals who offend, mental health and substance misuse issues underpin their offending behaviour. This service aims to increase the use of MHTRs as part of a community sentence. The London Women's MHTR Service provides a primary-care level service and is also one of three pilot secondary care sites, testing pathways into secondary care services for individuals. The successful individual will have the opportunity to work across both services.
We are recruiting to two posts, in conjunction with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, who are also advertising for this role.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr Lorna Fallon, Principal Clinical Psychologist & Service Lead ).
The post-holder will work according to national MHTR guidance, and local procedures. The role will include:
- Assessment of women prior to sentencing to consider suitability for an MHTR
- Holding a caseload and providing short-term psychological interventions for those that are sentenced to an MHTR
- Liaison with stakeholders including probation colleagues, court staff and secondary care mental health services
- Supervision of prequalified staff including trainees and assistant psychologists, and supervision of qualified staff dependent on experience
- Involvement in service research, audits and development
Applications are encouraged from existing, newly qualified, or soon-to-qualify, psychological therapists who could progress from Band 7 preceptorship to Band 8a in this post.
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