Barnet CAMHS Lead Psychologist

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in London is seeking a Lead Psychologist for their CAMHS team. The role involves leading therapy pathways, managing staff supervision, and supporting children and families in distressing situations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in community settings and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in community CAMHS settings.
• Experience providing therapies for children, young people, and families.
• Experience across various care settings and managing high distress levels.
• Experience in teaching, supervision, and service development.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychological therapy pathways and model-driven interventions in collaboration with senior clinicians.
• Manage appraisals and supervision for psychology staff.
• Lead the monthly Psychology Meeting and deputise for the CAMHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines.
• Utilise research skills for audit, policy, and service development.

Skills

Complex assessment and intervention skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of specialized therapies

Understanding of legislation

Education

Postgraduate doctoral training in clinical or counselling psychology

Recognised clinical supervision training

HCPC registration

Post-doctoral training in specialized psychological practice

Job description

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Barnet CAMHS Lead Psychologist, London Borough of Barnet

Client:

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Location:

London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to join a warm, welcoming and inclusive team dedicated to providing flexible, creative, person-centered and evidence-based support to children and young people with emotional difficulties?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 8b Psychology lead to work across the Barnet CAMHS Teams at Holly Oak Clinic, Edgware Community Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Lead psychological therapy pathways and model-driven interventions in collaboration with senior clinicians.
• Manage appraisals and supervision for psychology staff within the borough CAMHS service.
• Lead the monthly Psychology Meeting and deputise for the CAMHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist when needed.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines, ensuring governance of psychological therapy practice.
• Utilise research skills for audit, policy, and service development.
• Propose and implement policy changes within the service and Trust-wide forums.

This role is within the multidisciplinary CAMHS 0–18 service, providing assessments and interventions for families in Barnet.

Working for our organisation

The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is strengthening since 2021, forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.

You may be required to work at various locations under these trusts as needed.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to the JD/PS attachment in the advert for detailed responsibilities and person specifications.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Postgraduate doctoral training in clinical or counselling psychology accredited by BPS.
• Recognised clinical supervision training.
• HCPC registration.
• Post-doctoral training in specialised psychological practice.

Experience

• Substantial experience in community CAMHS settings.
• Experience providing therapies for children, young people, and families.
• Experience across various care settings and managing high distress levels.
• Experience in teaching, supervision, and service development.

Knowledge and Skills

• Complex assessment and intervention skills, effective communication, research methodology knowledge, and understanding of legislation.
• Knowledge of specialised therapies and assessment methods related to child and adolescent services.

Other

• Ability to support children, families, and staff in distressing situations.
• Development of multimedia presentation materials and interest in service innovation.