Senior Psychologist – Adolescent CAMHS Lead

East London NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join their North Bedfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The role involves working closely with adolescents facing complex mental health challenges, offering specialized assessments, and contributing to the team's leadership. Applicants should have a postgraduate degree in clinical psychology, significant experience in child and adolescent mental health, and familiarity with crisis management. The position promotes ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychology leading to Practitioner Psychologist Registration.
• Leadership/Management training.
• Post qualification training in Eating Disorders.

Responsibilities

• Working with families focusing on adolescents with severe mental health problems.
• Providing specialist advice, consultation, and psychological assessments.
• Delivering clinical supervision and teaching.

Skills

Experience in child and adolescent mental health

Crisis management

CBT for adolescents

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychology

Leadership/Management training

Post qualification training in Eating Disorders

Tools

SPSS

Various psychological assessment tools

Job description

A reputable NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join their North Bedfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The role involves working closely with adolescents facing complex mental health challenges, offering specialized assessments, and contributing to the team's leadership. Applicants should have a postgraduate degree in clinical psychology, significant experience in child and adolescent mental health, and familiarity with crisis management. The position promotes ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.