Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Adult Community

E P U T; Essex; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join their Adult Community Psychology Team in South West Essex. This role involves providing specialist psychological input to community mental health teams, assessing clients with complex issues, and offering training to colleagues. With a commitment to high-quality integrated care, the organization values collaboration and empowerment, providing opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. If you are passionate about mental health and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts

Training opportunities

Leave schemes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (BPS accredited).
• HCPC Registered with knowledge of research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for clients with severe mental health difficulties.
• Work autonomously and offer consultation to colleagues.

Skills

Psychological interventions

Psychological assessments

Psychological formulations

Supervision and training

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

HCPC Registration

Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology

Job description

Salary: £48,270 - £62,626 per annum, pro rata, including 5% Fringe High Cost Allowance. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: [Insert closing date].

Employer heading

Band 8a (Preceptorship at Band 7)

About Us

EPUT provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services to support over 3.2 million people across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk. We are among the largest employers in the East of England, with more than 10,000 staff across 200+ sites. We also manage the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the region.

Formed on 1 April 2017 from the merger of NEP and SEPT, our leadership was renewed in 2020.

Our vision and values

Vision: To be the leading health and wellbeing service in mental health and community care.

Purpose: "We care for people every day. What we do together, matters."

Values:

• We Care
• We Learn
• We Empower

Strategic objectives

• Deliver safe, high-quality, integrated care services.
• Enable staff to be their best.
• Collaborate with partners to improve services.
• Support community thriving.

Our services

• Mental Health Services
• Community Health Services
• Learning Disabilities Services
• Social Care

Learn more in our service directory.

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our Adult Community Psychology Team in South West Essex. Newly qualified applicants are welcome and may start at Band 7 with preceptorship to Band 8a.

Grade/Salary: Band 8a (Band 7 preceptorship for new graduates).

Location: South West Essex (Basildon, Brentwood, Thurrock)

Hours: 37.5 per week

The role involves providing specialist psychological input to local community mental health teams, including the First Response Team and Recovery and Wellbeing Team, assessing clients with complex mental health issues, and providing supervision and training to colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Provide assessments, formulations, and interventions for clients with severe mental health difficulties, work autonomously within professional guidelines, and offer consultation to colleagues. The role offers opportunities for developing specialisms, CPD, and leadership training.

Working for our organization

We value Care, Learn, and Empower. Benefits include:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts
• Training opportunities
• Leave schemes
• Flexible working options

We support flexible working and encourage applicants to discuss options.

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Our NHS staff bank hires staff for shifts at our hospitals and community settings. Permanent staff are automatically enrolled but are not obligated to work extra shifts. Indicate your interest on your application if joining the bank.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Psychological Services Directorate is committed to your career development. See the attached detailed job description and service specification.

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Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Post-graduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (BPS accredited)
• HCPC Registered
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology and data analysis

Desirable criteria

• Post accreditation training in areas like DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, etc.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of psychological therapies and legislation relevant to mental health

Skills/Experience

• Experience in psychological interventions and assessments
• Ability to develop psychological formulations

Desirable skills

• Supervision and training experience
• Psychometric assessment skills

Personal qualities

• Collaborative attitude
• Accountability and autonomy

Note: Applications should be written independently. Use of AI in applications may lead to rejection. Ensure professional references cover the last three years of employment. Initial DBS costs are deducted from salary. Applications for Job Share are welcomed.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health service experience and disabilities. For alternative formats, contact the Recruitment Department.

We prioritize safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff undergo safe recruitment processes.

Covid Vaccination

Vaccination is encouraged but not mandatory. Contact us for vaccination information.

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Applicant requirements

UK professional registration is required. This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.