Assistant Psychologist
NHS Jobs Bromley
Key Task and Responsibilities To undertake psychological assessments of clients applying psychological theory, including neuropsychological tests; risk assessment; self-report measures; rating scales; direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
To develop formulations and deliver therapeutic interventions involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems as part of a care plan, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic and/or psycho educational groups, training, or clinical projects.
To work with other staff within the team and contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions or care guidelines as agreed with the clinical psychologist providing supervision. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based low intensity psychological treatments and indirect interventions, including psycho-social interventions for dementia. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media. Educate and involve carers, family members and others in treatment and interventions as necessary.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week. To create graphs or charts to collate or summarise data. To assist in producing visual material or user-friendly information for interventions with clients.
To update the RIO and/or any other patient records database in relation to contact with clients. In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post holder is employed.
To develop formulations and deliver therapeutic interventions involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients problems as part of a care plan, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic and/or psycho educational groups, training, or clinical projects.
To work with other staff within the team and contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions or care guidelines as agreed with the clinical psychologist providing supervision. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based low intensity psychological treatments and indirect interventions, including psycho-social interventions for dementia. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media. Educate and involve carers, family members and others in treatment and interventions as necessary.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week. To create graphs or charts to collate or summarise data. To assist in producing visual material or user-friendly information for interventions with clients.
To update the RIO and/or any other patient records database in relation to contact with clients. In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post holder is employed.
To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties. To contribute to the training and support of other staff in provision of psychological care.
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