Practitioner Psychologist

Job Description

Job IntroductionPart Time / Flexible Working ConsideredDo you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Hammersmith & Fulham doing a highly rewarding job. Turning Point’s drug & alcohol services are currently expanding during a really exciting time in the sector with new fundingand investment. We have a range of roles for people passionate about supporting others to make change.At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in provision of service for people with substance use and mental health problems. By providing the right support at the right time and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single pointof contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England. We are looking for a talentedPractitioner Psychologist to ensure the high quality development and provision of psychologically informed interventions withinour Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Services in Hammersmith & Fulham and bring a psychologically informed perspective to multiagency working.Role ResponsibilityYou will use your expertise to offer psychological assessment and formulation and build on a range of evidence-based psychological treatment approaches to support the recovery journey of people experiencing substance misuse and/or mental health difficulties.In addition to offering psychological therapy to a small caseload of service users with complex needs, you will be expected to consult with colleagues on psychological aspects of treatment and ensure the offer of a psychological perspective within the multi-disciplinaryteam. Line managing staff such as Advanced Practitioners, Group Leads, Assistant Psychologists, providing clinical supervision for Assistant Psychologists and practice supervision to staff offering psychosocial interventions will be a vital part of your role.In addition to these responsibilities, you will be expected to lead on the development of integrated care pathways with primary mental health partner agencies.Beyond the operational level, you will oversee the use of outcome measures for psychosocial interventions and lead on the management of databases, audit and evaluation related to psychosocial and psychological provision. You will explore ways to continuouslyimprove our services by participating in national psychosocial service development in response to needs analysis, supporting the development and governance of psychosocial and psychological interventions and training and coaching in psychosocial and psychologicalapproaches for local Turning Point staff and external partner agencies. You will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists to lead selected national psychology team work streams.The Ideal CandidateAlong with current registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services.You will have experience of providing, practice managerial or clinical supervision and of offering psychological therapies to people with mental health and/or substance use difficulties. Excellent communication skills, knowledge of IT systems, passion, energyand enthusiasm to be an advocate for change and support staff teams through change, to be person centred in your approach to colleagues and people we support and to add to the delivery of positive outcomes, will all contribute to you becoming a vital memberof our clinical team.About usWhat Benefits Will I ReceiveWe know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total rewardpackage that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation fromInvestors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 33days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discountsand savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to u
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.Turning PointAttached documents

• SM - Psychologist.pdf

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