Overview
Practitioner Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Psychological Therapist role at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time position to join Older Adult Psychology and Psychotherapy (P&P) within the Lewisham Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. The service provides NICE-recommended Step 1, 2 and 3 interventions for depression, anxiety, personality disorder, psychosis and trauma for adults over 65. The post supports the development of a stepped model of care in the CMHTs.
Responsibilities
* Deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychological therapies to older adults with severe and complex mental health needs.
* Regularly assess for and provide psychological therapy; contribute to initial assessments and risk assessments; participate in the duty system.
* Care coordinate and contribute to psychologically informed care within the MDT.
* Work as part of the Community Mental Health Team to ensure access to appropriate care.
Qualifications/Experience
* Enthusiastic Cognitive Behavioural Therapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with experience or interest in working within mental health services for older people as part of multidisciplinary teams.
* Ability to work autonomously, promote access to psychological interventions, and encourage psychologically informed care coordination.
* Dynamic, creative approach to service delivery and a commitment to shared values of kindness, respect and teamwork.
Location and travel
The post is based at Lewisham Community Mental Health Team, 91 Granville Park, Lewisham, SE13 7DW. The postholder will be expected to perform home visits across the borough of Lewisham and travel to other Trust sites for some meetings.
Benefits and progression
Commitment to a comprehensive benefits package and work-life balance, with an extensive range of benefits for staff and family. The Trust supports career progression and training opportunities across a large organisation.
Flexible working
Flexible working options are available; details can be discussed at interview.
How to apply / contact
For further details or informal visits contact: Dr Natasha Newbery, Lead Psychologist CMHT Psychology & Psychotherapy. Email: natasha.newbery@slam.nhs.uk | Tel: 020 3228 9316
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