Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Barnet HTT & Beacon Day Service

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust is seeking a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to contribute to the North Central London Home Treatment Team and Beacon Day Service. The role involves providing specialized assessments and therapies for young people with mental health challenges, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and addressing complex psychological needs.

Qualifications

• Doctoral training accredited by the BPS.
• Registered as clinical or counselling psychologist with HCPC.
• Experience in diverse settings and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical psychology service to clients.
• Conduct psychological assessments and therapy sessions.
• Support multidisciplinary teams with psychological insights.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching and training abilities

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology

Registration with HCPC

Post-doctoral training in evidence-based therapies

Job description

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Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Barnet HTT & Beacon Day Service, London Borough of Haringey

Client:

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Location:

London Borough of Haringey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

To provide a specialist clinical psychology service to clients served by the North Central London Home Treatment Team, and Beacon Day Service. This includes psychological assessment, short-term individual and group therapy, risk assessment and management, and offering advice, consultation, and supervision to colleagues and carers. The post involves working autonomously within professional guidelines, utilizing research skills for audit, policy, and service development. Clinical supervision may be provided to assistant psychologists and non-psychologists.

The post holder will contribute to service development and high-quality, evidence-based care pathways, including training or teaching staff.

Main duties of the job

The post is based between St Ann's and Edgware Community Hospital, covering children, young people, and families presenting with high risk and engagement challenges. The role involves therapeutic work with young people and parents/carers, supporting psychological thinking within multidisciplinary teams, and working in emotionally demanding situations. Home or hospital visits are part of the role, and the use of personal vehicle may be required.

Effective keyboard skills are necessary for clinical documentation and communication.

Working for our organisation

The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is strengthening since 2021, forming the North London Mental Health Partnership. BEH manages North London Forensic Services, delivering mental health care across prisons and HM Young Offenders Institutions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached JD/PS document in the advert for detailed responsibilities and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications/Registrations

• Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, including models of psychopathology, psychometrics, neuropsychology, multiple psychological therapies, and lifespan development psychology, accredited by the BPS.
• Registration with HCPC as a clinical or counselling psychologist.
• Additional post-doctoral training in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, systemic therapy, and EMDR.

Experience

• Experience in psychological assessment and treatment of young people with mental health and learning difficulties across various care settings.
• Experience working with diverse client groups, handling highly emotive and distressing situations professionally.
• Experience collaborating with Social Care Teams and working in crisis services.
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervision.
• Experience applying psychology in different cultural contexts and within the NHS.

Skills/Abilities

• Skills in complex psychological assessment, intervention, and management requiring sustained concentration. Knowledge of research methodology and data analysis. Good organizational and communication skills, including effective written and oral communication of complex information. Ability to provide consultation and training. Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies and relevant legislation.

Personal Qualities

• Experience working in multicultural settings, group work, flexibility, and teaching/training abilities. Car driver desirable.