Clinical Psychologist (NDT/ADHD)

Desirable

• Further qualifications/ training in specialist skills relevant to post (e.g. ADOS, 3Di, systemic therapy, CBT, Training in Positive Behaviour Support or Applied Behavioural Analysis etc)

Essential

• Experience of working in CAMHS and/or experience in Adult Services for Autism/ Learning Disability with clear evidence of transferable skills
• Experience of specialist assessments and treatments for LD/ASD and behaviours that challenge
• Experience of ADHD assessments
• Experience of risk assessment and risk management
• Experience of working with children, young people and families in emotional crisis
• Experience of working with complex networks
• Experience of outcome measures
• Knowledge and experience with working with safeguarding issues and serious mental health problems, including challenging behaviour
• Experience, skills and flexibility to contribute to and facilitate effective working within a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Experience/knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community and of working with interpreters

Desirable

• Experience of group work
• Experience of quality improvement and innovative projects
• Supervision training and/or experience of supervising others
• Project management or service development

Essential

• Specialist clinical skills within specific therapeutic modalities, in particular, Positive Behaviour Support intervention, behavioural/functional analysis
• Evidence of highly specialist clinical skills and knowledge in working with children/young people and/or adults with moderate to severe learning disability
• Skilled in emergency and crisis assessments
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work flexibly according to need
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; at an age appropriate level, complex, highly technical and /or clinically sensitive information to children, adolescents, their families, carers and professionals within and outside the NHS
• Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries
• Skills in supervising and facilitating the development of skills in others (e.g. through consultation or training)
• A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
• Knowledge of current guidelines and recent developments in evidence based assessments and interventions for children and young people with mental health problems/disorders (including young people with moderate to severe Learning Disability, presentations of behaviours of concern, assessment of co-morbid presentations)
• Knowledge of current guidelines and recent developments in evidence based assessments for ADHD assessment
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by professional guidelines
• Knowledge, understanding and experience with diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and families with a high level of deprivation

Essential

• Ability to deal sensitively with stressful situations including staff and /or organisational problems, child abuse, family breakdown, serious mental ill health, and to cope with verbal abuse and to recognise and diffuse potential physical abuse from clients
• Ability to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals, in accordance with professional ethics guidelines and Trust policies
• Understanding of equality of opportunity and related policies and procedures
• Respectful approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues, and other professionals