252532 (AP) Psychological Therapist

East Lothian Community Hospital

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The post-holder is responsible for undertaking psychological assessment and formulation to determine the appropriate evidence based psychological intervention(s) for clients presenting with a range of complex mental health needs (Matrix 3-4).

Responsible for managing own caseload from admission to discharge, including the prioritisation of waiting lists, to support the delivery of national targets.

To supervise, teach and support high and low intensity and trainee therapists.

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