Highly Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
Highly Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist focuses on delivering highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.
What the role involves
- Delivering highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people.
- Develop formulations and Positive Behaviour Support plans where appropriate.
- Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management planning.
- Provide consultation, supervision, and training to multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Supporting families, carers, and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care.
- Contribute to service development, audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
Skills and requirements
- Experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Functional Analysis, or Applied Behaviour Analysis.
- Experience working with autistic adults and individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge.
- Experience contributing to research, audit, and service development projects.
- Strong multidisciplinary support and clinical leadership.
Confirmed role details
- Band 8a NHS Agenda for Change.
Candidate fit
- clinical judgement, NMC standards, calm communication, and careful documentation
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