Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join a specialist service for young people at risk of serious mental health issues. The role involves providing psychological assessments and therapies, particularly for those experiencing psychosis. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral qualification and experience in delivering therapy, particularly cognitive behaviour therapy. Join a vibrant team dedicated to improving mental health care for young people.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience in CBT.
• Experience delivering therapy to individuals experiencing psychosis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist psychological assessments for high-risk individuals.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies like CBT.
• Manage an independent caseload and provide case management.

Skills

Effective multidisciplinary team work

High-level clinical skills

Interest in working with young people

Education

Doctoral qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology

Graduate healthcare qualification in nursing, social work, or allied health

Specialist CBT qualification

Job description

Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Crossgate House

Town: Sale

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 (Pro rata)

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 08/06/2025 23:59

Position: Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

Band: NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist / Psychological Therapist to join our specialist service for people aged 14-35.

The post involves providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies (including cognitive behaviour therapy) primarily for young people at high risk of serious mental health issues (e.g., psychosis) or experiencing first episode psychosis.

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

The postholder will offer case management and care coordination alongside therapy to clients who are difficult to reach and presenting with social and health complexities.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out specialist psychological assessments to identify individuals at high risk of developing serious mental health difficulties using CAARMS.
• Utilise CAARMS supervision structures within the service.
• Provide psychological assessments based on interpretation of data from various sources, including self-report measures, rating scales, observation, and interviews.
• Formulate clients’ difficulties and apply psychological theories to clinical practice.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies (e.g., CBT) for issues like voice hearing, paranoia, depression, and anxiety.
• Apply cognitive models to clients’ problems in line with therapy goals.
• Manage an independent caseload and deliver assessments and interventions to individuals, families, and groups, with regular monitoring of caseload data.
• Offer case management and care coordination for clients at risk of psychosis or in their first episode, with social and health complexities.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Manchester is a vibrant city with a mix of cultural, entertainment, and natural attractions, known for its warmth and community spirit.

We promote learning, skill development, and innovative ideas to improve care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification.

Band: including shift work (midnight to midnight, after 8pm, before 6am, Sundays, and public holidays).

Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service length.

Person specification

Education and training

• Doctoral qualification in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or equivalent, registered as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Graduate healthcare qualification in nursing, social work, or allied health, with postgraduate diploma in CBT.
• Specialist CBT qualification (e.g., PGDip or MSc), with at least 2 years post-qualification experience, BABCP registered.
• Experience delivering therapy to individuals experiencing psychosis.

Experience

• Effective multidisciplinary team work.
• Application of CBT to various mental health issues.
• High-quality risk assessment and management.
• Formulation of client problems using psychological models.
• Managing complex risk and safeguarding.
• Specialist experience in early psychosis intervention and related therapies.
• Use of psychosis-specific semi-structured interviews (e.g., PANSS, CAARMS).

Knowledge

• Evidence-based psychological therapies for anxiety and psychosis risk interventions.

Skills

• High-level clinical skills in evidence-based interventions.
• Effective team collaboration.
• Interest in working with young people at risk of psychosis and their families.

Additional information

Pre-employment checks are required. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is mandatory.

Applicants with experience outside the NHS are encouraged to apply; relevant experience will be considered for salary calculation.

We are committed to diversity and safeguarding and welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Use of AI in applications is monitored; responses will be verified during interview.

We are a licensed sponsor for Skilled Worker visas; eligibility and requirements are detailed on the UK Government’s website.

Note: The role may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Professional registration

Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.