Higher Assistant Psychologist
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two, permanent full-time Higher Assistant Psychologists positions. You will join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams (CRHTTs) in the Darlington and Durham locality within the Adult Mental Health (AMH) service.
You will join a welcoming MDT in the provision of compassionate, trauma informed care to individuals in need of Crisis services (as an alternative to hospital admission). You work will within the home-based treatment part of the service. The team consists of a Team Manager, Modern Matron, Mental Health Nurses, Psychology, Social workers and Consultant Psychiatrists. The successful candidates will be supervised by our Consultant Psychologist and will have support from the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate will have a degree in Psychology and must possess excellent communication skills. Applicants should be enthusiastic and highly motivated. Previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering psychological interventions to people experiencing mental health difficulties is essential.
The role requires candidates to be able to drive as care is delivered within home environments and community settings.Each post holder will be based in one of the team bases within the locality. However, the successful applicants may be required to work across both bases (on occasion) depending on the service need.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Higher Assistant Psychologist roles across Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,407 - £34,581 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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