Clinical & Counselling Psychologist

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is looking for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their team focused on neurodevelopmental presentations. In this role, you will support young people with conditions such as Autism and ADHD while conducting assessments and creating reports. You will also have the chance to supervise Assistant Psychologists and help in research projects. The position emphasizes excellent organizational skills and effective communication. The role is primarily based in Merton, Greater London.

Qualifications

• Aspiring to learn more about neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Ability to support screening and reviewing clinical information.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, organisation and delivery of a Triage and assessment service.
• Create and maintain databases to track referrals and assessments.
• Design and implement audit and research projects.
• Respond to emotionally distressing situations professionally.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage risk

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join NDT, while being based in Merton. The role offers a valuable opportunity for people with an interest in neurodevelopmental presentations, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD. Supervised by senior clinical/counselling psychologists, the post is highly suitable for candidates who aspire to learn more and/or specialise in neurodevelopmental conditions. The main role within this post will involve support screening and reviewing clinical information related to young people presenting with Neurodevelopmental (ND) difficulties, and making onward referrals for assessments within NDT or signposting to other services as required. As well as including conducting basic risk assessments as required and be part of the duty rota. The role will also involve liaising with young people/ families/ multi-agency professionals, arranging school observations, managing risk, and offering clinical assessments if indicated. Excellent organisation and written and verbal communication skills will be required. There will also be the opportunity to supervise Assistant Psychologists and Interns.

• To support the development, organisation and delivery of a Triage and assessment service
• To contribute to the effective working of the NDT team by creating and maintaining databases to track referrals, assessments, interventions and producing reports from this data.
• To support in the design and implementation of audit and research projects to inform the Lead Psychologist and others in the development of Trust psychology and other services, training provision and research activities.
• To receive regular clinical and professional supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines and undertake personal training relevant to the post in agreement with the supervising psychologist and the manager.
• To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations.
• Be involved in the pre and post diagnostic offer, by supporting groups and workshops delivery.
• Support screening and reviewing clinical information related to young people presenting with Neurodevelopmental (ND) difficulties, and making onward referrals for assessments within NDT or signposting to other services as required.
• Be involved in a variety of tasks in the NDT, including liaising with young people/ families/ multi-agency professionals, arranging school observations, managing risk, and offering clinical assessments if indicated.
• Support or supervise other members of the team such as assistant psychologists or interns as appropriate.

About our locations: Merton CAMHS - SPA: Birches House, Birches Close, Mitcham, CR4 4LQ