Clinical/Counselling PsychologistNHS AfC: Band 8a

TN United Kingdom; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join a diverse team dedicated to transforming community mental health services. This role emphasizes personalized care and collaboration with local agencies to ensure that individuals receive the support they need. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a commitment to recovery-oriented practices, and experience in community mental health. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Staff Wellbeing Programs

Mindfulness Groups

Self-Referral Physio

Staff Counselling

Car Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with psychotropic medications and community mental health services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fair access to mental health services tailored to community needs.
• Assess and formulate individual interventions promoting recovery.

Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Therapeutic Intervention Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

RMN Qualification

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist NHS AfC: Band 8a, Oldbury

Client: Black Country Job Support

Location: Oldbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c560e6082054

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and diverse, multi-agency team receiving significant investment to transform community mental health services across the Black Country. The focus is on developing a new community mental health model tailored to the needs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, supporting individuals in their communities with mental health challenges.

Everyone in the Black Country will have fair access to mental health services that are sensitive to local community needs. Access will be streamlined through a single point of contact, and service users will be assigned a named mental health worker to facilitate personalized care involving health, care, and voluntary support services.

Main duties of the job

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As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, preferably with adult and community mental health experience, you will assess and formulate individual interventions, plans, and outcomes promoting recovery, in line with the recovery model and legislation.

You should have up-to-date knowledge of NHS policies and practices in mental health, experience with therapeutic interventions and psychotropic medications, and the ability to work with partner agencies, lead projects, and motivate teams. Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach are essential. The team offers regular supervision and development opportunities.

Working for our organization

We are committed to staff wellbeing, offering networks, mindfulness groups, self-referral physio, staff counselling, and benefits like Vivup services and car schemes.

Site visits are encouraged. For informal discussions or visits, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role involves ensuring fair access to mental health services tailored to community needs, with a focus on a single access point and personalized support from a named mental health worker.

Person specification

• RMN qualification
• Excellent communication skills with staff, patients, carers, and agencies
• Skills in assessing and formulating intervention plans for adults with mental health issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective IT and administrative skills
• Experience working across agencies and disciplines
• Strong risk assessment and management skills
• Experience with multidisciplinary community mental health services
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., MHA 1983, safeguarding)
• Experience with psychotropic medications
• Organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility in working hours
• Personal integrity, drive, and enthusiasm
• Commitment to person-centered care, recovery, and social inclusion
• Ability to commute as required
• Good health and ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving skills and trustworthiness
• Community experience and therapeutic intervention skills (e.g., CBT, SFT)