Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to join our friendly Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team. The post is split across our first episode of psychosis and at-risk mental state pathways, offering psychological therapy to both populations. The post will be embedded within a friendly MDT working alongside other therapists and psychologists. We work mostly in community centres and in people’s own homes with young people aged 14 to 35 years.

The post holder will provide psychological assessment and deliver CBT to young people with an ‘at-risk mental state (ARMS)’ along the Early Detection and Intervention Team Pathway (EDIT). Within the first episode psychosis pathway, the Early Intervention Team (EIT), the post holder will work collaboratively with care coordinators and deliver CBT for psychosis (CBTp). For qualified therapists who do not yet have experience specifically in CBTp, support will be provided to develop these skills within the role.

We have a reputation for being a supportive and passionate team with clear values focussed on young people and recovery. The post holder will be based in Sale, Trafford and see people across the borough, an attractive leafy suburb with good public transport. We welcome applications from current trainees who are due to qualify this year.

Main duties of the job

·     Carry out specialist psychological assessments to identify individuals considered to be at high risk of developing a serious mental health difficulty (ARMS) using the  CAARMS.

·     To utilise CAARMS supervision structures set up within EDIT across GMMH.

·     To provide psychological assessment of clients based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources.  This will include use of specific validated self-report measures, rating scales, observation and interview.

·     To formulate clients’ presenting difficulties, integrate and apply psychological theory to clinical practice.

·     To provide evidence-based psychological therapies (e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy) to clients’ presenting problems (e.g. voice hearing, paranoia, depression, anxiety).

·     Apply a range of evidence-based cognitive models to clients’ presenting problems (e.g. psychosis, depression, anxiety disorders) in line with the client’s problem list and therapy goals.

·     To carry an independent caseload of clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups.  Monthly caseload data will be monitored in the team and targets set. 

·     To offer case management/care coordination alongside therapy to difficult to reach clients who are at risk of psychosis or in their first episode and presenting with multiple social and health complexities.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.