Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join an innovative mental health service for students. This role focuses on delivering tailored psychological support and interventions, enhancing student wellbeing and academic success. You will work flexibly to provide assessments and treatment plans, ensuring a compassionate and effective approach to mental health care. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality service and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students. If you are passionate about mental health and have the expertise to support diverse needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological assessments and interventions.
• Ability to work autonomously within professional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group psychological interventions.
• Manage caseloads and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Counselling Skills

Psychological Assessments

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Postgraduate Training in Counselling

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, innovative, and enthusiastic Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our exciting new Universities of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin Mental Health Student Service (UCARMHSS) pilot, launching in 2025.

This service offers multiple pathways: psychiatry, psychology, and care coordination, providing tailored interventions to students. Its goal is to improve access to mental health support, inform students about available resources, and guide them in managing their mental health.

Key Features

• Focus on student needs rather than diagnosis, with thorough triage and formulation assessments.
• Proactive support for academic and social success.
• Flexible access options: face-to-face, telephone, video, and online services.
• Comprehensive care coordination, including assessment, case management, self-management support, and liaison with university services.

Main Duties

• Provide specialist psychological assessments to students at UCARMHSS.
• Formulate and implement psychological treatment plans based on diverse models.
• Deliver individual and group psychological interventions, refining formulations as needed.
• Manage caseloads autonomously within professional guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and advise on risk management.
• Offer psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals.
• Communicate effectively regarding assessment and treatment plans, monitoring progress.
• Maintain effective partnerships with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Handle cases involving serious mental illness and trauma.
• Work flexibly as required.

About Us

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care, aiming to improve health and wellbeing. Our services span inpatient, primary, community, and specialist mental health care, including children's and older people's services, forensic, learning disabilities, primary care, and research.

We seek high-calibre candidates sharing our vision and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all community sectors, especially under-represented groups, including those with long-term conditions, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note we may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. We cannot sponsor all roles; applications requiring sponsorship may be rejected.

Visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk for more information.