Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

NHS; Sale; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join a specialist service for young people at risk of serious mental health difficulties. The role involves psychological assessment and therapy, case management, and working within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post qualification experience in delivering high intensity CBT.
• Experience of conducting high quality risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist psychological assessments for high-risk individuals.
• Provide evidence-based psychological therapies to clients.

Skills

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Clinical Skills

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Doctoral level professional qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology

Post-graduate diploma in cognitive behaviour therapy

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced B7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist / Psychological Therapist to join our specialist service for people aged 14-35.

The post involves the provision of specialist psychological assessment and psychological therapy (cognitive behaviour therapy) primarily for young people (although our age range is 14-35 years) considered to be at high risk of developing serious mental health difficulties (e.g. psychosis) or presenting with first episode psychosis.

Our Early Detection & Intervention Service works with those with an At Risk Mental State (ARMS).

The postholder will offer case management/care coordination alongside therapy to difficult to reach clients who are at risk of psychosis or in their first episode and presenting with multiple social and health complexities.

Main duties of the job

Carry out specialist psychological assessments to identify individuals considered to be at high risk of developing a serious mental health difficulty (ARMS) using the CAARMS.

To utilise CAARMS supervision structures set up within EDIT across GMMH.

To provide psychological assessment of clients based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources. This will include use of specific validated self-report measures, rating scales, observation and interview.

To formulate clients' presenting difficulties, integrate and apply psychological theory to clinical practice.

To provide evidence-based psychological therapies (e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy) to clients' presenting problems (e.g. voice hearing, paranoia, depression, anxiety).

Apply a range of evidence-based cognitive models to clients' presenting problems (e.g. psychosis, depression, anxiety disorders) in line with the client's problem list and therapy goals.

To carry an independent caseload of clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups. Monthly caseload data will be monitored in the team and targets set.

To offer case management/care coordination alongside therapy to difficult to reach clients who are at risk of psychosis or in their first episode and presenting with multiple social and health complexities.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-7014327

Job locations

Crossgate House

Cross Street

Sale

M33 7FT

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification Education and training Essential

• Doctoral level professional qualification, or equivalent, in Clinical/Counselling Psychology enabling registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Healthcare Professions' Council.
• A registered qualification in healthcare at graduate level in nursing, social work or allied health profession PLUS post- graduate diploma (or equivalent) in cognitive behaviour therapy.
• A specialist cognitive therapy qualification (e.g. PGDip or MSc in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and, at least, 2 years post qualification experience in delivering high intensity CBT. BABCP registered.

Desirable

• Post-qualification experience of delivering therapy to people experiencing psychosis.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of applying cognitive behaviour therapy to a wide range of mental health problems.
• Experience of conducting high quality risk assessments and implementing risk management plans.
• Experience of 'formulating' client's presenting problems using psychological models Experience of delivering formulation driven interventions.
• Experience of managing complex risk and safeguarding issues.

Desirable

• Specialist experience in early intervention for psychosis, cognitive therapy for psychosis or at risk mental state, family interventions for psychosis and the prevention of psychosis
• Experience in the use of psychosis-specific semistructured interviews (e.g. PANSS; CAARMS; PSYRATS).

Knowledge Essential

• A high level of knowledge about evidence based psychological therapies (including cognitive behaviour therapy) for anxiety disorders.

Desirable

• A high level of knowledge about the evidence base for interventions for an At-Risk Mental State and the prevention of the development of serious mental health problems.

Knowledge Essential

• A high level of knowledge about evidence based psychological therapies (including cognitive behaviour therapy) for anxiety disorders.

Desirable

• A high level of knowledge about the evidence base for interventions for an At-Risk Mental State and the prevention of the development of serious mental health problems.

Skills Essential

• High level of clinical skills to apply evidence based psychological interventions to a range of presenting problems in adolescents and adults.
• The ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Interest in working with young people (14-35 years) considered to be at high risk of developing psychosis and people with first episode psychosis and their families.

Person Specification Education and training Essential

• Doctoral level professional qualification, or equivalent, in Clinical/Counselling Psychology enabling registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Healthcare Professions' Council.
• A registered qualification in healthcare at graduate level in nursing, social work or allied health profession PLUS post- graduate diploma (or equivalent) in cognitive behaviour therapy.
• A specialist cognitive therapy qualification (e.g. PGDip or MSc in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and, at least, 2 years post qualification experience in delivering high intensity CBT. BABCP registered.

Desirable

• Post-qualification experience of delivering therapy to people experiencing psychosis.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of applying cognitive behaviour therapy to a wide range of mental health problems.
• Experience of conducting high quality risk assessments and implementing risk management plans.
• Experience of 'formulating' client's presenting problems using psychological models Experience of delivering formulation driven interventions.
• Experience of managing complex risk and safeguarding issues.

Desirable

• Specialist experience in early intervention for psychosis, cognitive therapy for psychosis or at risk mental state, family interventions for psychosis and the prevention of psychosis
• Experience in the use of psychosis-specific semistructured interviews (e.g. PANSS; CAARMS; PSYRATS).

Knowledge Essential

• A high level of knowledge about evidence based psychological therapies (including cognitive behaviour therapy) for anxiety disorders.

Desirable

• A high level of knowledge about the evidence base for interventions for an At-Risk Mental State and the prevention of the development of serious mental health problems.

Knowledge Essential

• A high level of knowledge about evidence based psychological therapies (including cognitive behaviour therapy) for anxiety disorders.

Desirable

• A high level of knowledge about the evidence base for interventions for an At-Risk Mental State and the prevention of the development of serious mental health problems.

Skills Essential

• High level of clinical skills to apply evidence based psychological interventions to a range of presenting problems in adolescents and adults.
• The ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Interest in working with young people (14-35 years) considered to be at high risk of developing psychosis and people with first episode psychosis and their families.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Crossgate House

Cross Street

Sale

M33 7FT

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Crossgate House

Cross Street

Sale

M33 7FT

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)