Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist & CBT Lead

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Hastings; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist healthcare provider in England is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist. This role focuses on delivering high-quality psychological services to adults with complex mental health needs. Ideal candidates will have a postgraduate doctoral degree, experience in the field, and supervisory skills. The position offers opportunities for skill development and leadership in a multidisciplinary team. Strong commitment to evidence-based practices and teamwork is essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive supervision and training

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with severe and complex mental health issues.
• Skills in supervising assistant psychologists and trainees.
• Strong knowledge of psychological theories and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist applied psychology services to clients.
• Hold and manage a clinical caseload autonomously.
• Supervise trainees and assistant psychologists.

Skills

Clinical assessment

CBT proficiency

Research skills

Team leadership

Multicultural framework experience

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology

Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC

Job description

A specialist healthcare provider in England is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist. This role focuses on delivering high-quality psychological services to adults with complex mental health needs. Ideal candidates will have a postgraduate doctoral degree, experience in the field, and supervisory skills. The position offers opportunities for skill development and leadership in a multidisciplinary team. Strong commitment to evidence-based practices and teamwork is essential.