Clinical / Counselling Psychologist - B&D Mental Health Adults

TN United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider seeks a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join their team in Barking. The role involves conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions for clients with psychosis, working within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be HCPC registered and have experience in secondary care settings. The position offers a supportive environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and development, including a High-Cost Area Supplement.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement of 15%

Comprehensive induction and supervision support

CPD activities and staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience with clients experiencing psychosis in secondary care.
• Skills in delivering evidence-based interventions and assessments.
• Knowledge of psychological approaches relevant to psychosis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Perform risk assessments and advise on risk management.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Psychological assessments

Risk management

Data interpretation

Education

HCPC registered practitioner psychologist

Job description

Clinical / Counselling Psychologist - B&D Mental Health Adults, Barking

Join #TeamNELFT and become part of a welcoming, supportive environment. We are rated 'Good' by the CQC and aim for 'Outstanding'. NELFT serves North East London, Essex, Kent, and Medway, providing community and mental healthcare to children and adults.

We value equality, diversity, staff wellbeing, and development. Recognized as a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and a Top 10 Employer by Working Families, we foster a just and compassionate culture.

Job overview

We seek a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to work within the psychosis pathway at Barking and Dagenham MHWTs, based at Barking Community Hospital. The role involves onsite work 4-5 days a week, providing assessments and evidence-based interventions for clients with psychosis, including individual, group, and family work. The post involves collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and supervision on psychological approaches.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, interested in evidence-based therapies for psychosis, and willing to work with multidisciplinary teams. The role includes participation in supervision and CPD activities focused on psychosis interventions.

Main duties

• Conduct psychological assessments, interpret complex data, and formulate treatment plans.
• Perform risk assessments and advise on risk management.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions for individuals, families, and groups.
• Engage service users and carers in care planning and delivery.

Working for NELFT

We prioritize effective onboarding, including a comprehensive induction, and offer support through supervision, CPD, and staff wellbeing initiatives. The post attracts a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the salary.

Additional information

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities and qualifications. We welcome applications even if you do not meet all criteria, and development needs can be discussed at interview.

Applicants should prepare their own application; AI-generated applications may be rejected, but support for disabilities is available.

Person specification

• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist
• Experience with clients experiencing psychosis in secondary care
• Skills in delivering evidence-based interventions and assessments
• Knowledge of psychological approaches relevant to psychosis

Our commitments

• Support for diversity, wellbeing, flexible working, and family-friendly policies.