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High Intensity Specialist Psychological Therapist

Posted 07 October 2024
LocationBedfordshire
Job type Locum
Discipline Mental Health NursingAHP/ HSS
ReferenceHISPSW
Contact NameLauren McManus

Job description

Positive Healthcare have a great opportunity for a High Intensity Specialist Psychological Therapist in the South East

The main purpose of this job is to provide high intensity, specialist evidence-based psychological therapy interventions (requiring psychological therapist specialist training) and to support delivery of a pathway of condition specific care which will deliver high fidelity psychological interventions.

Specialist therapies are aimed at moderate/severe common mental health problems with significant complexity and effect on functioning. Such therapies normally last between 6 and 16 sessions, during which standardized high intensity psychological therapies may be delivered which have been developed and modified for specific client groups.

Hours of Work / Contract Duration:

·         Hours are negotiable

·         Contract will be ongoing into 2024

 

Rate of Pay:

·         Band 7

 

Job Requirements:

·         Masters level or post-masters level training in evidence-based approaches (designated e.g. IPT, CBT, EMDR OR Diploma in a relevant Psychological Therapy (e.g. CBT)

·         Accreditation with, (or if within 1 year of qualification, well progressed towards accreditation with), an appropriate professional, national body such as BABCP, BACP, UKCP

·         Recent successful completion of a Level 2 BABCP accredited course with well progressed supervised practice and portfolio for accreditation within the next 6 months will also be considered

·         Supervised experience of working with people with a wide range of psychological problems

 

 

NB: Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas. We require the Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits of working with Positive Healthcare:

·         You will work 1:1 with a dedicated and experienced recruitment consultant who has exceptional market knowledge.

·         A Quick & easy registration

·         On-call support team available 24 hours a day

·         Free DBS check if required

·         Weekly payroll.