Clinical or Counselling Psychologist / Senior Psychological Therapist

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Norwich is looking for an experienced clinical/counselling psychologist to join their Adult Community Mental Health Teams. Responsibilities include delivering psychological assessments and interventions, both individually and in groups, within a fast-paced environment. The role supports team training and development, emphasizing formulation-led and trauma-informed care. This is a unique opportunity to be part of transformative community mental health projects, contributing to staff and service user development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a clinical/counselling psychologist or senior psychological therapist.
• Strong ability in formulation and assessment.
• Evidence-based intervention skills for groups and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, assess, and deliver psychological interventions to service users and carers.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• Support team in delivering psychologically informed interventions through training and supervision.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic clinical/counselling psychologist/senior psychological therapist (please see job descriptions), across our North East and North West Adult Community Mental Health Teams in the Central Norfolk Locality. Main duties include formulation, assessment and psychological intervention to service users and carers within a fast-paced CMHT context. You will provide evidence-based individual and group interventions as well as supporting the broader team deliver psychologically informed interventions through consultation, supervision and by delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Formulation, assessment and psychological intervention for service users and carers in a fast-paced CMHT context.
• Provide evidence-based individual and group interventions.
• Support the broader team in delivering psychologically informed interventions through consultation, supervision and training delivery.

Team, Location and Context

The North East and North West CMHTs are based at the Peddars Centre at Hellesdon Hospital. A large-scale community transformation project is taking place across the locality, making this an exciting time to join the Adult CMHT Psychology and Therapies Teams.

Service Culture and Partnerships

There is a positive culture around formulation-led and trauma-informed care, with a broad range of NICE-endorsed therapeutic approaches. The service is proactive in staff development through training and project work. Psychology Services within the Trust have strong links with partners including UEA and NSFT\'s Recovery College, in which they play an active role.