254087 (SNIS) Psychological Therapist

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The post-holder is responsible for undertaking psychological assessment and formulation to determine the appropriate evidence based psychological intervention(s) for clients presenting with a range of complex mental health needs (Matrix 3-4).

Responsible for managing own caseload from admission to discharge, including the prioritisation of waiting lists, to support the delivery of national targets.

To supervise, teach and support high and low intensity and trainee therapists.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake psychological assessment and formulation to determine appropriate evidence-based interventions for clients with complex mental health needs (Matrix 3-4).
• Manage own caseload from admission to discharge, prioritising waiting lists to support national targets.
• Supervise, teach and support high and low intensity and trainee therapists.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, contact .

To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate you have permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. Further information on checks can be found in the vacancy information.

We anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early. Please submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland before starting.