Senior Psychologist: Lead Child & Youth Mental Health

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to provide clinical leadership in the Core Team, focusing on delivering evidence-based psychological services to children and young people. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and significant experience in a clinical setting. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives and contribute to innovative service development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience in assessing and treating children and young people.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist assessments and provide evidence-based interventions.
• Manage a caseload including treatment and discharge planning.
• Lead service development and governance within the Core Team.
• Provide training and supervision to psychology staff and trainees.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Clinical leadership

Psychological assessments

Supervision and training

Culturally responsive care

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Job description

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to provide clinical leadership in the Core Team, focusing on delivering evidence-based psychological services to children and young people. The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and significant experience in a clinical setting. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives and contribute to innovative service development.