Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in the City of London seeks a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to manage referrals and conduct assessments for children and adolescents. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration, experience in CAMHS, and a strong ability to deliver evidence-based interventions. This role involves coordinating care, managing risks, and providing high-quality support to families. Commitment to equality and diversity is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
• Experience working with children and young people in a CAMHS Community setting.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based interventions using a range of therapeutic models.

Responsibilities

• Process new referrals and conduct initial brief triage calls to assess risk.
• Offer assessments via telephone, e-consultation, and face-to-face.
• Co‑ordinate care for caseload children and young people.

Skills

Registered with HCPC as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Experience working with children and young people

Ability to deliver evidence-based interventions

Risk assessment and management

Job description

Overview

Wandsworth SPA triages referrals and assesses children and adolescents experiencing a range of mental health, neurodevelopmental and emotional difficulties. Teams coordinate support and signpost families to appropriate CAMHS or alternative routes.

Responsibilities

• Process new referrals and conduct initial brief triage calls to assess risk and develop care plans.
• Offer telephone, e-consultation and face‑to‑face assessment to young people and families.
• Carry out high‑quality assessments, formulation and evidence‑based treatment within Tier 3 CAMHS.
• Co‑ordinate care for caseload children, young people and families and manage risk within team, Directorate and Trust structures.
• Use screening and outcome measures to demonstrate treatment effectiveness and seek feedback about experience.
• Participate in duty rota and liaison with professionals from other CAMHS teams and agencies.
• Support integration of assessment where social contextual issues are present.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
• Experience working with children and young people in a CAMHS Community setting and providing mental health assessments, treatment and care co‑ordination.
• Band 7 competency and the ability to deliver evidence‑based interventions using a range of therapeutic models.
• Experience with risk assessment, risk management and use of screening and outcome measures.

EEO Statement

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust are a Diversity Champions Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are committed to equality and diversity and we provide reasonable adjustments.