Job Description
General information Job Posting Title Clinical Psychologist Date Friday, May 31, 2024 City Remote Country United Kingdom Working time Part-time Description & Requirements Be part of something greatMaximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care. To assess and manage the psychological wellbeing of children and young people in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough contract. This role will form the psychological cornerstone of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the area and is a contract commitment. Essential Job Duties To support MDT triage to appropriate servicesConduct psychological assessments to evaluate the mental and emotional wellbeing of clientsTo provide group therapy or 1-1 therapy for children, young people and familiesResponsible for clear and accurate documentation of assessment findings and progress notesTo work collaboratively with other internal and external servicesTo support in educating internal and external staff and colleagues regarding psychological wellbeing and how this relates to weight managementTo uphold and inform clinical governance and safeguarding structures QualificationsPsychology degree recognised by the British Psychological SocietyHCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist ExperienceEssentialWorking with mental health/learning disability clientsWorking with childrenMulti-disciplinary workingDesirableExperience of CBT or family therapyKey Business Priorities Strong interpersonal skills including empathy, active listening, and effective communication.Conduct appropriate clinical interviews inc. detailed history taking, psychological assessment and risk assessment.Ability to formulate a health care plan taking into consideration other elements of the multidisciplinary team.Ability to design tailored talking-based interventions based on individual or family’s needs.Strong documentation skillsAbility to teach others at an appropriate level.Maintain personal and professional development