The Senior Clinical Psychologist will work as an integral part of the interdisciplinary Therapeutic Support Team, working collaboratively to support our children and young people to achieve their potential in all areas of their lives.
Working within a Model of Therapeutic Support that is informed by the literature on Attachment theory, Developmental Trauma, and the Neurosequential Approach, the Senior Clinical Psychologist will: Provide specialised psychological assessments, therapeutic interventions, treatment programmes, trauma-informed positive behaviour support plans and tailored supports for a diverse caseload of young people with complex needs on both a 1:1 and group basis.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across Ashdales interdisciplinary Therapeutic Support Team to ensure coordinated, high quality care.
Engage in clinical consultations and provide therapeutic guidance and support to social care staff in our homes Serve as the Psychology Departments representative in both internal forums and external stakeholder meetings.
Coordinate the clinical input and support of the Therapeutic Support Team to assigned homes Provide clinical supervision to staff grade psychologists, assistant psychologists, and trainees, as required.
Offer clinical leadership in shaping service development and advancing the work of the psychology team and the wider Therapeutic Support Team.
Assign tasks effectively and contribute to the growth and development of team members.
Promote a strong culture of evidence informed practice, contributing to research, service evaluation, and quality improvement activities.
Fulfil responsibilities as a mandated person under the Children First National Guidelines, maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
Exercise sound clinical judgement and leadership in all aspects of the role.
Develop, complete and maintain comprehensive trauma-informed and attachment-oriented assessments and support plans for children and young people Devise holistic, clinical formulations to facilitate the provision of effective support across the service Consult and collaborate extensively with social care teams in our homes to provide guidance and support for young people Engage in ongoing CPD activities to develop skills and competencies (time and budgeting is available to support these activities) Participate actively in general development of Ashdale Cares service.
Ensure that professional standards are maintained.
Monitor and keep up-to-date with developments in Psychology and residential care, including attending training courses and participating in research and development, as appropriate.
Maintain quality standards within the service and participate in quality development.
Comply with policies and procedures as advised.
Support and uphold Ashdale Cares values and mission The professional reporting relationship for clinical governance and regular clinical supervision will be to the Psychology Manager in the department through the professional line management structure.