Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Family Therapist/Psychotherapist

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Greater London is seeking a qualified psychological professional to join their multi-disciplinary CAMH Service. The role involves delivering mental health care, conducting assessments for emotional and behavioral disorders, and collaborating with various health professionals. The ideal candidate has experience in providing specialist psychological assessments and therapy to children and young people, including knowledge of neurodevelopmental concerns. The post offers an opportunity to work flexible hours in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing psychological input to children and families.
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD.
• Ability to conduct assessments using psychological tests and consultation skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the multi-disciplinary CAMH Service to deliver mental health care.
• Provide psychological assessment and therapy to children and young people.
• Formulate treatment plans for emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Utilize research skills for service development and improvement.

Skills

Specialist psychological assessment

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Neurodevelopmental assessment

Education

Relevant psychological qualification

Job description

Vacancy

A vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• To join the multi‑disciplinary CAMH Service in the delivery of mental health care to children and young people and their families, including involvement in the multi‑disciplinary assessment pathway.
• To provide specialist psychological and / or mental health input to children and young people and their families.
• To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy including specialist assessments for neurodevelopmental concerns (e.g. ASD and ADHD).
• To offer advice and consultation on clients’ psychological care to colleagues from all disciplines and to individuals external to CAMHS working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures.
• To work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary CAMH service for children and young people, within the clinical governance structures and protocols of the service.
• To undertake generic and specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments of children and families referred to the service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests (including WISC‑V, ADOS‑2, 3Di, ABAS etc.), self‑report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi‑structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client’s care, including frontline workers in health, education, Social Services and the voluntary sector.
• To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of emotional and behavioural disorders in children / young people and families, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client’s problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
• To support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other professionals and to offer supervision as agreed per job plan.
• To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the areas served by the services.
• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of one’s psychological practice.

Service Information

Hillingdon CAMHS is based at Minet Clinic, Uxbridge. The team is well established and is staffed by a multi‑disciplinary team of clinicians. We aim to provide an accessible, flexible and responsive local service for patients and professionals working with children in the area using the whole range of therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, systemic and family therapies, psychotherapy, psychoeducation and therapy groups and multi‑family work. Hillingdon CAMHS consists of five main sub‑teams: Emotional Disorders Team; Neurodevelopmental Team; Enhanced Treatment Team; Learning Disabilities (LD‑CAMHS), and; Multi‑Agency Psychology Service (MAPS; for children looked after). The post holder may be required to travel to other parts of the catchment area and / or wider service and trust as necessary, including working within the community (e.g. schools). The service operates Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00 with some flexibility to work extended hours to meet service need.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.