Clinical / Counselling Psychologist - Core CAMHS

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning NHS Trust in Shrewsbury seeks a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to provide therapeutic support to children and young people facing mental health challenges. This role involves direct intervention, complex assessments, and collaboration with families and schools. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered and have experience in psychological service delivery. Join a team committed to making a difference in the community while enjoying opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
• Ability to conduct complex assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Capable of adapting interventions based on individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct interventions to young people and their families.
• Conduct initial or specialist assessments for young people.
• Develop and share formulations for psychological needs.
• Provide specialist psychological advice.

Skills

Direct interventions with young people

Systemic working with families and schools

Psychological assessments

Therapeutic service provision

Education

Registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with HCPC

Job description

BeeU is the CAMHS services in Telford, Shropshire and Wrekin. BeeU is made up of several pathways; a core mental health team, community eating disorder teams, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Crisis and Home Treatment, Mental Health Support Team and an Autistic Spectrum Condition diagnostic service. This post sits within the core mental health team which provides support to young people and their families who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. This post will also involve supporting non-psychology colleagues in providing psychological informed treatments for young people, providing training and direct and indirect interventions. In the role you will be responsible for the provision of a therapeutic psychological / mental health service to children and young people. This role will incorporate complex assessments leading to psychotherapeutic formulations of distress, interpretation of assessment, formulation and delivery and review of intervention plans. This post is an 8a post, however, a band 7 preceptorship will also be considered. We welcome applications from Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (or equivalent) who are registered with the HCPC. The main duties of the role will be to:

• Provide direct interventions to young people and their families
• To provide initial or specialist assessments for young people
• To provide indirect interventions with young people, which will include systemic working with families, schools, local authorities and other agencies.
• To develop and share formulations.
• To adapt interventions based upon the needs of the young person
• To provide specialist psychological advice.
• Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.