High Intensity Specialist Psychological Therapist
- Posted 07 October 2024
- LocationBedfordshire
- Job type Locum
- Discipline Mental Health Nursing, AHP/ 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.