Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Maidstone is seeking a committed clinical/counselling psychologist or psychotherapist. The role involves providing individual and group therapy, enhancing treatment for adult mental health patients, and participating in professional development. Candidates with experience in CBT and related therapies are encouraged to apply. This position offers a professional development-focused environment within a supportive team.

Benefits

Exceptional professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a clinical/counselling psychologist or psychotherapist.
• Experience with adult mental health patients, especially those with psychosis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for individual and group therapy.
• Participate in multidisciplinary staff development and supervision.
• Enhance psychological therapies for patients.

Skills

Practicing CBT interventions

Third Wave therapies

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Job description

Job overview

It’s an exciting time to join us. KMPT has been rated Outstanding for Caring and Good overall in our most recent CQC inspection. KMPT is committed to creating an environment of equal opportunities for all.

We are seeking a full-time, enthusiastic, and committed clinical/counselling psychologist or psychotherapist to perform at a band 7 level and join our well-established, dynamic adult mental health service in Kent, serving the areas of Swale and surrounding countryside. Candidates experienced in practicing CBT interventions, including Third Wave, CAT, or EMDR, are welcome.

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in providing assessment and treatment (individual and group), participating in multidisciplinary staff development and supervision, enhancing psychological therapies for adult mental health patients—especially those with psychosis—service development and evaluation, and engaging in a monthly program of continuing professional development. You will also be part of services preparing for the Transformation, collaborating with colleagues in VCSE HEE-funded training, and internal supervision will be available.

Working for our organisation

Join us in the Garden of England, where we offer exceptional professional development opportunities alongside a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust, rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care, employs 3,283 staff across 66 buildings and 33 locations, covering 1,450 square miles.

You will join friendly, passionate colleagues committed to delivering excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. Our work culture emphasizes kindness and compassion, with everyone—from cleaners and porters to the chief executive—playing a vital role in providing exemplary service.