Psychotherapy Practitioner in MBT - Personality Disorder and Homelessness Team

About the role

The role involves covering maternity leave for a full-time Fixed Term/Secondment position for 9 months. This position is based within the Personality Disorder and Homelessness Team, located in NW Glasgow, and includes working in various locations within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC).

Responsibilities

• Functioning as a Named therapist within a multi-disciplinary team for a complex patient caseload requiring specialist mental health care.
• Carrying out holistic assessments of complex care needs, including risk assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating specialist programs of care with specific reference to Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT).
• Identifying, coordinating, and responding to health promotion needs of patients, focusing on improving their mental and physical well-being.
• Identifying, coordinating, and responding to the needs of patients related to vulnerability, gender, health, domestic abuse, adult/child protection, and/or self-harm.
• Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and carers with complex/unstable care needs, ensuring needs are identified and met within a participative framework.
• Working within agreed competency-based parameters, undertaking evidence-based psychological therapies/psychological approaches to care with individuals and/or group settings.

Requirements

• Professional qualification in one of the core mental health professions or equivalent practitioner training and experience in a relevant discipline.
• Completion of an evidence-based psychological therapies/psychological approaches to inform clinical practice.
• Specialist knowledge and application of mental health care (including physical healthcare).
• Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment/factors impacting mental health/wellness and recovery.
• Evidence of active and ongoing CPD.

Qualifications and/or experience

• Essential: Professional qualification in one of the core mental health professions or equivalent practitioner training and experience in a relevant discipline.
• Desirable: Actively working towards postgraduate level/ or equivalent; completed a recognised mentorship preparation program/registered mentor.

What we offer

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Bursary scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

How to apply

To apply, please visit our application portal and follow the instructions provided. For an informal discussion, contact Dr Andrea Williams at 0141 232 9200 or email Andrea.williams3@nhs.scot.

Flexible working

We encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Armed Forces Covenant

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience, and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.