Job Overview
We are seeking a full-time Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to support with the development and delivery of the Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) service across Greater Manchester.
The role will involve undertaking psychological assessments, developing psychological formulations and delivering individual psychological interventions to a cohort of people who have been sentenced to community orders and subject to a Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement order. The role will involve providing psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation and is inclusive of neurodiversity.
This post is placed in a challenging but rewarding environment and we are seeking Senior Assistant Psychologists with strong clinical and interpersonal skills who can manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate.
The postholder is required to complete the HMPPS enhanced vetting and the position will be subject to a successful HMPPS vetting status.
Responsibilities
* Undertake psychological assessments of clients including semi‑structured clinical interviews, psychometric tests, self‑report measures, rating scales, and both direct and indirect structured observations, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
* Assist in the formulation and delivery of evidence‑based psychological interventions, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
* Work closely with other key professionals involved in service users’ care and management to improve psychological well‑being and reduce the risk of harm.
* Assist in developing specific plans for ongoing recommendations and support the delivery and signposting of these where appropriate.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of training packages on the Primary Care MHTR service and common mental health problems.
* Work alongside service users, probation practitioners, the wider court user group and Community Health and Justice staff team to reduce the risk of re‑offending and enhance the provision of a safe environment.
* Contribute to effective risk assessment and management strategies that ensure liaison with all relevant stakeholders in an individual’s care, and service user involvement where possible.
Staff Benefits
* Band pay structure with time‑based premiums for Saturday, Sunday and public holiday work.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
* Excellent pension scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Salary sacrifice car scheme.
* Wellbeing programme.
* Blue Light Card discounts.
* fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles).
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Contract. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industry: Mental Health Care.
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