Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing new service aimed at improving the well-being and psychological functioning of young people at Oakhill STC. The service provides weekly individual and group therapy sessions to young people aged 12 to 18 years of age with an offending history. You will utilise a variety of psychological interventions for both the young person and family members including the SECURE STAIRS framework.
The post holder will be involved in assessments of young people and delivering both individual and group-based work. Treatment formulations will follow a highly structured treatment framework and involve a thorough diagnostic assessment process. The role also involves providing specialist consultation to staff and supporting them in working with young people.
Main duties
* To provide specialist psychological assessments of children and young people referred to the teams based upon the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of complex data from a variety of sources
* The communication of highly complex information and diagnostic outcomes to parents/carers, young people, and other professionals in a sensitive manner.
* To join in on other clinicians assessments or contribute to the assessments of children in care wherever indicated
* To develop psychological formulations of presenting problems or situations that integrate information from assessments within a coherent framework that draws upon psychological theory and evidence, and which incorporates interpersonal, societal, cultural and biological factors
* To develop and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and or management of the child or young person, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of their problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of environmental settings
* To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for children/young people, their families, carers, teachers, or support workers, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses
* As part of our dedicated healthcare team, you will work alongside a range of professionals, including nurses, mental health practitioners, and support staff, to provide essential healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of each youth.
Our goal is to promote physical and mental well-being, ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to thrive.
At Oakhill, we prioritise creating a nurturing and positive atmosphere where young people feel supported and respected. Through comprehensive care, education, and rehabilitation programs, we strive to empower them with the skills and confidence needed for a brighter future.
About Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Oakhill Secure Training Centre is a specialised facility designed to provide a safe and structured environment for boys and girls aged 12 to 18. Our mission is to offer not only security but also care, guidance, and rehabilitation for young individuals in our care.
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