Purpose of the post
Provide a psychology service in line with team service plans and objectives and within established professional standards, guidelines and policy.
Key responsibilities
· Be responsible for the delivery of professional psychology services appropriate to the post in line with best practice
· Work within limits of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance.
· Carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post.
· Provide psychological assessments of the client group based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, direct and indirect observation and interviews with clients, family members and / or carers.
· Formulate and implement plans for psychological therapeutic intervention or management based on an appropriate conceptual framework, working in home and clinical settings as appropriate.
· Exercise professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed using psychologically based care plans.
· Communicate effectively and work in co-operation with other team members and others to ensure integrated service provision.
· Be aware of and refer the service user to other services as necessary.
· Contribute to and participate in inter-agency work practice and service delivery as required.
· Undertake Key Worker role as required.
· Initiate and participate in needs assessment and health promotion as appropriate.
· Provide professional reports as required in accordance with professional standards.
· Foster an understanding of the role and contribution of psychology by providing professional consultation, education, guidance and support to others as appropriate.
· Attend meetings, committees and / or conferences as required.
· Work in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
· Promote a culture that values equality, diversity and respect in the workplace.
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