Clinical Psychologist / Cognitive Behaviour Therapist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London seeks an enthusiastic clinical psychologist or accredited CBT therapist for the ARMS pathway within the Brent Early Intervention Team. The role involves conducting psychological assessments, providing interventions, and supporting young clients aged 14-35 with distinct mental health needs. The organization offers robust benefits, including supervision and professional development opportunities, along with enriching training experiences.

Benefits

Monthly supervision

Annual development plans

Access to training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in using semi-structured assessment tools.
• Ability to provide holistic treatment and support.
• Experience in working with young clients experiencing symptoms of psychosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention for ARMS clients.
• Administer comprehensive assessments using a semi-structured tool.
• Support families of clients during the therapy process.
• Regularly monitor ARMS clients and facilitate planning and review meetings.
• Potential for additional sessions within the EIS psychology team.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Psychological assessment

Intervention design

Education

Accredited CBT qualification

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical psychologist/accredited CBT therapist to work in the ARMS pathway in our Brent Early Intervention Team.

Brent Early Intervention Service (EIS) is a clinical team providing a service for young people aged 14-35 who have developed a First Episode of Psychosis.

For the ARMS pathway, we aim to provide a comprehensive assessment for anyone suspected to be experiencing symptoms of prodromal psychosis within two weeks. For those who meet criteria for an At-Risk Mental State we offer holistic treatment and support to clients and carers for up to two years. This is made up of psychological therapy, practical key-working support, and medical and pharmacological care where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• The post-holder will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for clients meeting ARMS criteria.
• They will administer initial comprehensive assessments of ARMS using a semi-structured assessment tool.
• They will provide appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required.
• They will act as named worker for ARMS clients, taking responsibility for regular monitoring (either by phone or in person), initiating planning and review meetings, and in some cases supporting with practical matters such as housing or finances.
• There is the possibility of additional sessions within the EIS psychology team for interested candidates.

Benefits/Development

Along with the fully established benefits such as Monthly supervision; Annual personal development plans/appraisals; Support and guidance with Revalidation; Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies. We are also able to offer access to a full range of internal and external training opportunities across our services.