Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - MH Day Service Camden 455 North London NHS Foundation Trust

PT Pemeringkat Efek Indonesia (PEFINDO); London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to spearhead a new mental health day service in Camden. This role involves leading clinical interventions, conducting high-quality assessments, and developing group programs to support adults with complex mental health challenges. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape community mental health care while collaborating with a dedicated team. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities across London.

Qualifications

• Lead psychological provision and conduct assessments and treatments.
• Supervise trainee and qualified psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Offer consultation for formulation, diagnosis, and care planning.
• Develop group programs and manage challenging behaviors.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Counselling Skills

Group Work

Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Relevant Professional Qualification

Job description

Part-Time Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - MH Day Service

This post is for a part-time Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to lead the clinical element of a new MH Day service for residents living with mental illness in Camden.

The service provides seamless care, supporting users while unwell with clinical interventions, and through reablement programs to enhance self-management and community presence in Camden.

The MH Day Service offers day provision for adults with complex mental health difficulties, emphasizing group work, hospital admission prevention, and early discharge support.

The post holder will work within the MH Day Service, leading psychological provision, conducting high-quality assessments and treatments, including group work, autonomously within professional guidelines and service policies.

Responsibilities include offering consultation for formulation, diagnosis, care planning, managing challenging behaviors, and providing psychological perspectives on group processes. The post involves developing group programs, supervising trainee and qualified psychologists, and utilizing research skills for audit and service development.

We are North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT), committed to providing high-quality mental health care across London Boroughs including Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington. Our ambition is to be a leading NHS mental health provider, offering comprehensive services from birth to old age, supporting independence and well-being.

We employ nearly 6,000 staff, dedicated to valuing and supporting career development, with a commitment to Better Mental Health, Better Lives, and Better Communities.

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description (JD).

Internal relationships: colleagues at MH Day Service, crisis services, local authority, psychology department.

External relationships: university DClinPsy courses, other NHS organizations, local authority.

This advert closes on Thursday 24 April 2025.