CAMHS Clinical Psychologist — Flexible 0.8 WTE, Supervision

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (0.8 WTE) for a 12-month secondment to support Kingston CAMHS, a service for children and young people facing mental health difficulties. The role includes psychological assessment, therapy, and supervision of junior staff. Desired qualifications are Band 7 (or 8a) employment and experience with young patients. The role promotes flexible working and ongoing professional development, making it ideal for those passionate about the mental health sector.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development

Regular wellbeing slots

Systemic group supervision

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with mental health difficulties.
• Currently employed as a Band 7 (or Band 8a) psychologist.
• Strong assessment, formulation and therapeutic skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and therapy to individuals and groups.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision, service development and research.
• Conduct risk assessment and management for young children and their parents.

Skills

Experience working with young people with mental health difficulties

Strong assessment, formulation and therapeutic skills

Teaching, supervision or audit experience

Education

Band 7 (or Band 8a) psychologist currently employed

Job description

A mental health service provider is seeking a Clinical Psychologist (0.8 WTE) for a 12-month secondment to support Kingston CAMHS, a service for children and young people facing mental health difficulties. The role includes psychological assessment, therapy, and supervision of junior staff. Desired qualifications are Band 7 (or 8a) employment and experience with young patients. The role promotes flexible working and ongoing professional development, making it ideal for those passionate about the mental health sector.