Senior Psychologist & DBT Lead for CAMHS

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Principal Practitioner Psychologist to lead the Secure CAMHS psychology team. The role involves providing specialist clinical input, overseeing DBT delivery, and contributing to leadership initiatives within the team. Ideal candidates will have intensive training in DBT and extensive experience with diverse client groups. Competitive salary range of £64,455 to £74,896 per annum pro rata offered.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Training and career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 days intensive DBT training required.
• Experience working with a range of mental health presentations.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge from 4 years as a psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the SCAMHS psychology team.
• Oversee DBT delivery across the site.
• Contribute to staff supervision and training.

Skills

DBT training

Consultation skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Doctoral Level psychology training

Eligibility for Chartered Psychologist

Post-doctoral training in specialist areas

Job description

A leading mental health service provider in Birmingham is seeking a Principal Practitioner Psychologist to lead the Secure CAMHS psychology team. The role involves providing specialist clinical input, overseeing DBT delivery, and contributing to leadership initiatives within the team. Ideal candidates will have intensive training in DBT and extensive experience with diverse client groups. Competitive salary range of £64,455 to £74,896 per annum pro rata offered.