Cognitive Analytic Therapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist CAT trained

Cognitive Analytic Therapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist CAT trained
Croydon Integrated Psychological Therapies Service (CIPTS)
 

We are looking for an enthusiastic 0.8 wte Band 7 Cognitive Analytic Therapist or Clinical /Counselling Psychologist trained in CAT to join our large, dynamic, multi-orientation Psychological Therapies Service.

CIPTS is an established and well respected integrated psychological therapy service in adult secondary care. It comprises CAT Psychotherapists, Psychodynamic Psychotherapists, and Clinical and Counselling Psychologists offering CBT. The CAT therapists in the team provide CAT assessments and treatment for adults with complex mental health problems living in Croydon (complex depression, anxiety disorders with co-morbidity, treatment resistance and/or associated personality or interpersonal issues). Additionally the team offers consultation, supervision and interface links to mental health colleagues working in community assessment and treatment teams.

The team provides a rich learning environment with good opportunities for cross-modality working, including regular complex case discussion forums, assessment decision forums, journal and academic meetings, a trauma practice group and team reflective practice. The trust also offers excellent internal CPD opportunities.

The team is currently based at Tamworth Road Resource Centre in Central Croydon. Clinical sessions are provided at base and from other locations in Croydon. The post holder will be expected to work across venues. There are excellent transport links in the area.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss the post or visit the service. Angela Coshland, Cognitive Analytic Therapist or Dr Kate Somerville, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of CIPTS on 0203 228 0321

Interview Date:   Monday 28^th September 2015