Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Barnet HTT & Beacon Day Service

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in London is seeking a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to deliver a specialist psychological service. The role involves assessment, therapy, and supervision in diverse settings, working with young clients facing challenges. The ideal candidate should hold a doctoral degree in psychology and HCPC registration, along with relevant training in therapies. This position offers opportunities for professional development and collaborative team work.

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a clinical or counselling psychologist.
• Post-doctoral training in evidence-based therapies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical psychology service to clients.
• Offer advice and supervision on clients’ psychological care.
• Conduct therapeutic work in individual and group settings.

Skills

Complex psychological assessments

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology

HCPC registration as a clinical or counselling psychologist

Job description

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

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Client:

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Location:

London Borough of Haringey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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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. The post involves offering advice, consultation, and supervision on clients’ psychological care to colleagues and non-professional carers. The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines, contribute to service development, and utilize research skills for audit and policy development.

The post may include providing clinical supervision to assistant psychologists and non-psychologists, and participating in training or teaching activities.

Main duties of the job

The post is based between St Ann's and Edgware Community Hospital, working with children, young people, and families presenting with high risks and engagement challenges. The role involves therapeutic work in individual and group settings, supporting multidisciplinary team discussions, and working with emotionally intense situations. The post may require home or hospital visits, and the use of personal vehicle and keyboard skills for clinical documentation.

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) has been strengthening since 2021, forming the North London Mental Health Partnership. BEH manages North London Forensic Services, providing mental health care across prisons and HM Young Offenders Institutions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the JD/PS attachment in the advert for detailed descriptions.

Person specification

Qualifications/Registrations

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

Experience

• Experience in psychological assessment and treatment of young people and adolescents with mental health and learning difficulties across various settings.
• Experience working with diverse client groups, including crisis situations, and in collaboration with social care teams.
• Experience in teaching, training, supervision, and working within the NHS.

Skills/Abilities

• Expertise in complex psychological assessments and interventions, research methodology, and data analysis.
• Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of psychological therapies for difficult-to-treat groups and relevant legislation.

Personal Qualities

• Experience in multicultural settings, group work, flexibility, and teaching skills. Car driver desirable.