Cbt psychotherapist/psychologist

About the Service

The Liaison psychiatry service aims to provide mental health advice and support to individuals receiving care and treatment at general hospitals in Kent and Medway. The general hospital staff can refer anyone over the age of 18 who attends A&E or is an inpatient on a medical or surgical ward.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed CBT Therapist/Psychologist to join our well-established and dynamic Hospital Liaison Psychiatry service at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. This is a key role within the clinical team in the Liaison service.

Responsibilities

• Offer high-quality assessment and brief interventions with a specific focus on people in distress related to both mental and physical health conditions.
• Develop clinics, consultation, and teaching opportunities within the multidisciplinary and hospital team.
• Provide regular supervision and team support to develop own practice in Liaison, while supporting the MDT in delivering quick, effective, accessible services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Specialist postgraduate CBT qualification with BABCP registration, or a doctorate-level or equivalent BPS-approved qualification in Clinical/Counselling psychology with HCPC registration.
• Experience in a range of clinical settings with the ability to support people in acute distress.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles.