Role Overview & Mandate
Executive Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two, permanent full-time Higher Assistant Psychologists positions. You will join the Crisis Resolution...
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for two, permanent full-time Higher Assistant Psychologists positions. You will join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams (CRHTTs) in the Darlington and Durham locality within the Adult Mental Health (AMH) service.
You will join a welcoming MDT in the provision of compassionate, trauma informed care to individuals in need of Crisis services (as an alternative to hospital admission). You work will within the home-based treatment part of the service. The team consists of a Team Manager, Modern Matron, Mental Health Nurses, Psychology, Social workers and Consultant Psychiatrists. The successful candidates will be supervised by our Consultant Psychologist and will have support from the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate will have a degree in Psychology and must possess excellent communication skills. Applicants should be enthusiastic and highly motivated. Previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering psychological interventions to people experiencing mental health difficulties is essential.
The role requires candidates to be able to drive as care is delivered within home environments and community settings.Each post holder will be based in one of the team bases within the locality. However, the successful applicants may be required to work across both bases (on occasion) depending on the service need.
