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Assistant Psychologist

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Consulting
    Healthcare
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You must be empathic, flexible, and a team player, with a realistic attitude towards working with challenging individuals and a willingness to travel for diverse settings.
  • You will support psychological care by conducting assessments and interventions under supervision, working independently within team policies and frameworks.

Requirements

  • Applications are welcomed from individuals with an optimistic, realistic attitude to working with individuals who have committed sexual and/or violent offences who also have significant personality difficulties.
  • We invite applications from individuals who are empathic, flexible, able to work as part of a busy, multi-agency team, to manage risk and address psychological needs.
  • The post holder is expected to work in wide range of settings, including to prisons and working in the community, but will be based at the Resettle base, with travel being an integral part of the post.
  • To support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users within the service, across all relevant sectors; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with the supervising qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • To support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users within the service, across all relevant sectors; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with the supervising qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Assistant Psychologist role?

The primary focus of the Assistant Psychologist role is to support and enhance the professional psychological care of service users with complex needs related to personality difficulties and offending histories.

Which organizations are partners in the Resettle service?

The Resettle service is a partnership model between Merseycare NHS Trust, the Probation Service, and Merseyside Police.

Where will the Assistant Psychologist be primarily based?

The Assistant Psychologist will be primarily based at the Resettle base, with travel being an integral part of the post.

What qualifications are necessary for this position?

While specific qualifications are not detailed in the job description, the position typically requires a background in psychology, relevant experience, and the ability to work under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.

What type of service users will the Assistant Psychologist be working with?

The Assistant Psychologist will work with individuals who have committed sexual and/or violent offences and have significant personality difficulties.

How does Mersey Care strive to deliver services?

Mersey Care is committed to delivering 'perfect care,' which is defined as safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient.

Is there a possibility for flexible working arrangements?

Yes, flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Dr. Sue Ryan, Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, at sue.ryan@justice.gov.uk or telephone 0151 832 3340.

What types of settings will the Assistant Psychologist work in?

The Assistant Psychologist will work in a wide range of settings, including prisons and community environments.

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Mission & Purpose

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, addiction services, and community health services across the UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals by delivering compassionate, safe, and effective healthcare. They aim to promote recovery, independence, and well-being through a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need to live fulfilling lives.