Qualified Psychologist - Community / Home Based

St Andrews Healthcare has a vision of a society in

which everyone living with mental health needs is heard valued and has hope for

the future. We offer a range of community based services supporting those in

need to transform their lives. We are known as a great place to work with a

thriving workforce and a culture of doing things right. We are renowned for

investing in research and valuing those who work for us.

The National Probation Service

(NPS), have partnered with St Andrews Healthcare to deliver Community Sentence

treatment Requirements as part of a Mental Health Treatment Requirement initiative. This is a unique opportunity to work as a Qualified

Psychologist embedded in probation offices in the Suffolk region.

Within this role you will support

and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the Criminal

Justice System (CJS); providing psychological assessment and psychological

interventions, working independently according to a plan agreed and within the

overall framework MHTRs, and St Andrews policies and procedures.

The service is psychology-led and

holds psychological assessment and formulation, as well as the service users we

work with, at the core of everything it offers.

Experience of using a range of

therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy would

also be an advantage although support and development to gain these skills will

be provided.

Why join our Community Partnerships Team

Experience of using a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy would also be an advantage although support and development to gain these skills will be provided.

Reward

We offer an excellent benefits package including pension, 38 days holiday, sickness policy on par with NHS, life cover, car lease scheme, cycle to work scheme and opportunities for research, teaching and continuing professional development.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact James Farrelly (Senior Recruiter) on 07827 856 634 or via email: jcfarrelly@stah.org

Outpatient Services

Our service specialises in developing

and delivering community based services for St Andrews. We offer a range

of services including, a busy private therapy clinic, a Medico-Legal Service,

Diagnostic Assessment Clinics (ADHD and ASD), a Complex Trauma Service for

Military Veterans, a community transition service and a range of MHTR services

across the midlands and east of England. We support LightBulb a schools based

mental wellness programme and are able to offer a comprehensive development

plan for those wishing to gain a range of experience.

The Role and Person

You will be responsible for delivering

outcome based psychological therapy that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs

of service users living in the region.You will supervise a number of

assistant psychologist supporting them in a manualised treatment approach,

whilst working with the wider team on more complex cases. You will be offered

supervision from a consultant Psychologist working within our service, they

will encourage you to develop your strengths and skills with opportunities for

professional development.

The service is community based and

appointments are offered where possible in the service users locality as well

as remotely via telephone and video. As some travel will be required, a

full drivers licence is essential or access to good public transport links.

However, in return, you will also benefit from having the flexibility to

work from home when appropriate to do so.

Qualifications

Experience