Main job function:

Assess and evaluate individuals problems through the use of case history, interview and observation and provide individual or group counselling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment.

Experience and knowledge of Clinical Psychologist:

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and in a community setting.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the research process within clinical services.
• Evidence of audit competency.
• Experience in management roles, both clinical and non-clinical

Skills:

• Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a multi-disciplinary team.
• A capacity to replace old knowledge with new, to develop new skills and adopt new attitudes.
• Calmness with challenging patients, carers, colleagues and team members.
• High standards of interviewing skills is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to develop leadership skills with a multi disciplinary team.
• An interest in how people think and feel.
• Excellent and listerning skills.
• The ability to put people at ease and inspire trust and confidence.
• Good investigation skills.
• An interest and ability in science and medicine.
• The ability to work under pressure and make well judge decisions.

Qualifications to work as an Clinical Psychologist

• Full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology).
• Doctoral level qualification (or equivalent) in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology.
• Chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) is desirable.
• Additional training in CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches, EMDR or Positive Behaviour Support is desirable.

Elizabeth House has a full on-site multidisciplinary team who work together to develop and deliver a holistic plan of care to meet the needs of each individual. The team includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, Associate Specialist, Consultant Psychologist, Assistant Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurses, Healthcare Workers and Activity Coordinators.

All of our services have 24 hour medical cover and can accept admissions 24 hours a day.