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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice. Job overview
As part of an exciting expansion to our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service in Cornwall, we are seeking to recruit a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAPs). This post will join our established psychological services team within EIP, consisting of Clinical Psychologists, Family Therapists, and CBT therapists. The post will be based with our West EIP Team. The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Cornwall was established in 2004 and has achieved both local and national recognition for its quality of service and innovative practice. Our CAP’s work closely with other members of our psychological services team and the EIP MDT. They will provide psychological assessments and therapies to EIP clients and families/carers, and support the wider MDT with psychological aspects of care. Supervision and ongoing support and training will be provided to enable you to develop your expertise. Main duties of the job
To be accountable for delivering psychological assessments, formulations, interventions and research within their scope of practice. Undertake regular clinical psychology supervision in accordance with British Psychological Society (BPS) standards for accredited practice. To manage a caseload while undertaking their own clinical programmes of work, within their scope of practice. Person specification
Skills and aptitude
Understand how to analyse and appraise key theoretical concepts of psychological models of treatment both at individual and group level recognised in evidence-based national guidelines. Communicate effectively, share information and check understanding using clear language and appropriate written materials. Take account of how conflicting information from carers and other healthcare professionals may impact on the outcome of assessment. Qualifications/skills
1st psychology degree Registered as part of the wider psychological workforce with the BPS Experience of working as a qualified CAP in secondary MH setting Experience of working within acute adult mental health or CAMHS setting Experience of working with people experiencing psychosis If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted regarding interview details. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted.
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