Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified Psychological Therapist  to become part of the integrated mental health and justice pathway working within the  3 local prisons across Norfolk 

You will  be welcomed into the prison IAPT services which is a small highly experienced and supportive team  with enthusiasm to make a difference ! 

Therapeutic modalities offered within the service include CBT, CAT, counselling  and EMDR. 

The post holder will  have excellent therapeutic skills, cultural competency and be able to be responsive and flexible in working within the busy prison environment  

Main duties of the job

You will be working within a unique  environment providing therapeutic assessment and treatment  interventions to the prison population, primarily based at  HMP Wayland .  

The role is  challenging yet rewarding. Often you will be engaging with  individuals who have previously not connected positively with mental health  services . It is an opportunity to empower them with skills that can equip them to establish and  sustain a fulfilling life on their release back into the community. 

You will be given autonomy to manage your individual caseload , with support and expertise from the wider team readily available. 

Partnership working is essential within the prison environment  to ensure a holistic approach to the care of our service users . You will be liaising with our prison services , drug and alcohol services , mental health teams and  general medical teams to ensure that every aspect of our service users health is considered to achieve positive outcomes for them .

PLEASE NOTE :

The ability to drive and travel independently is essential as this role is based across 3 prisons and some sites are not accessible by public transport 

Working for our organisation

As an employer Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust are particularly committed to enabling our staff to do the very best, they can through support and training, as well as opportunities for progression. We are confident, therefore, that the right candidate will have a real chance to make a positive impact to the lives of the prison population 

Within the prison IAPT service , you will find a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey.

Why Norfolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, we have a beautiful coastline and the Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops, and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.