Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Adult Community

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in specialized psychological interventions, particularly Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Schema Therapy, with potential funded training after a successful probation period. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing essential psychological services to clients with complex needs. The organization values motivated staff and supports flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal environment for professional growth and collaboration. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS staff discounts

Excellent training facilities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Opportunities to work bank shifts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Day One Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in psychological assessments and interventions.
• Ability to manage clients at high risk and conduct consultations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to service users.
• Contribute to managing and running psychological programmes.

Skills

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Schema Therapy

Psychological Assessments

Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

We have a 0.6 WTE vacancy for a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist. The position is part of adult community psychological services in Mid Essex. We welcome newly qualified applicants who can be initially appointed at a band 7 with preceptorship to 8A in due course.

We are looking for someone interested in developing expertise in specific psychological interventions aimed at reducing risk and addressing emotional dysregulation, preferably Dialectical Behaviour Therapy or Schema Therapy. This vacancy offers potential funded training opportunities, available after 6 months of successful probation, to be utilized within 2 years of appointment. Successful candidates are expected to commit to staying in the role for a minimum of 3 years post-appointment. The chosen training should align with the service needs and be approved by the service manager.

ACP services are integrated within MDTs covering a broad geographical area, with bases in Chelmsford and Braintree. You will work alongside professionals from diverse backgrounds, providing various psychological interventions to service users with complex and severe presentations under community care. The post-holder will be expected to become proficient in delivering one or more evidence-based psychological interventions (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy or Schema Therapy) and contribute to managing and running these programmes. Skills in multidisciplinary treatment planning and fostering respectful, collegial relationships across teams are essential.

EPUT values motivated staff who embody our principles of Care, Learn, and Empower. We offer a range of benefits including:

1. Season Ticket Loans
2. NHS staff discounts
3. Excellent training facilities and opportunities
4. Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
5. Opportunities to work bank shifts and expand experience
6. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
7. Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports flexible working; you are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting manager. If appointed, you may request flexible working from day one.

Join our Staff bank to access additional shift opportunities. Our staff bank is managed by the Trust and includes clinical and non-clinical professionals to ensure safe, effective care. All permanent staff are enrolled automatically; joining the bank is optional.

This role offers the chance to work within supportive MDTs alongside experienced psychology and psychotherapy colleagues. The ideal candidate will have experience in psychological assessments and interventions, managing clients at high risk, and conducting consultations and clinical formulations. Experience with clients experiencing severe emotional dysregulation, trauma, and related issues is essential.

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification documents in this advert.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 May 2025.