Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed mental health service provider in London is looking for a Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist. The role requires strong assessment and therapy skills, particularly related to addictions, along with good research capabilities. The provider offers tailored induction and training for those new to this area. Candidates will gain supervision and support from experienced professionals while contributing to service development.

Qualifications

• Assessment, formulation, therapy, and leadership skills required.
• Good research and audit skills essential.
• Familiarity with care quality and clinical governance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and form formulations for client care.
• Provide therapy and support related to addictions.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Job description

Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

You will have assessment, formulation, therapy, and leadership and supervision skills; and you will have (and/or want to develop) experience, training and knowledge in working with Addictions and associated complex presentations. Although experience of working with people with addictions would be valuable, we recognise that not all applicants will have had this opportunity. Tailored induction and training will be provided to enable you to work effectively with this client group. You will have good research and audit skills, be familiar with care quality and clinical governance and be expected to contribute to service development in this way. You will be operationally responsible to the team manager and receive regular clinical supervision, support and reflective practice from your Professional Lead for Addictions, as well as peer support and guidance from other senior team members.