Senior Clinical Psychologist

Posted 07 October 2024
Salary £65 per hour
LocationNorth West
Job type Locum
Discipline Mental Health NursingMental Health Therapies
ReferenceSENIORCPNY
Contact NameLauren McManus

Job description

Positive Mental Health are working closely with a private healthcare company in the North West

We are seeking an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist who has experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions and working within Autism and/or ADHD services.   You will be a qualified clinical/counselling psychologist who is passionate about supporting neuro-divergent individuals. The post is for a 12-month period covering maternity leave (with the potential to become permanent). Flexibility can be offered around remote working and working hours.

Essential Experience:

  • Experience working with Autistic adults and/or children.

  • The ability to develop formulations identifying areas of strengths and needs, with an understanding of how mental health difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions interact with each other.

  • Experience carrying out assessments for Autism (for example: initial screening assessments).

  • Experience delivering clinical supervision.

  • Experience delivering ND informed psychological therapy.

  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise own workload.

 Desirable Experience:

  • Experience carrying out ADOS/ADIR/3di assessments.

  • Experience working with individuals who have learning disabilities.

  • Experience working with individuals who have ADHD.

  • A specialist level of experience delivering psychological therapy to neuro-divergent clients.

  • Additional training in evidence-based therapies, for example, EMDR, CBT, CFT, DBT.

If you’re interested in this position, please send your CV information@positive-healthcare.co.uk  or alternatively call 0330 335 1122 for more information.

Know someone that may be interested in this position? We will pay up to £500 referral fee (Terms and conditions apply).