Senior CAMHS Specialist Psychologist - Residential Care

Randstad Care; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Highly Specialist Psychologist or Psychological Therapist based in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The role involves providing intensive psychological care for young people with severe mental health disorders, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and managing a specialist caseload. Candidates must have doctoral level training and at least 12 months of experience in mental health, along with a full UK driving license. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

30+ days holiday including a birthday day off

Enhanced pension and sick pay

Healthcare cash plan and life assurance

Paid training and DBS checks

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration or equivalent professional body accreditation is required.
• Minimum 12 months post-qualification experience.
• At least 6 months clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS).
• Experience with complex presentations such as eating disorders, personality disorders, or complex trauma.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of young people providing assessment and treatment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage risk.
• Provide training and consultations to staff.
• Engage in service development through research and audits.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Education

Doctoral level training in Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, or Health Psychology

Registered health qualification with post-graduate specialization

Job description

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Highly Specialist Psychologist or Psychological Therapist based in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The role involves providing intensive psychological care for young people with severe mental health disorders, requiring collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and managing a specialist caseload. Candidates must have doctoral level training and at least 12 months of experience in mental health, along with a full UK driving license. Competitive salary and benefits offered.