Specialist Clinical & Counselling Psychologist - Community

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking two full-time psychologists to develop and lead community psychology initiatives in Newham. The role involves providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions, working closely with vulnerable service users, and collaborating with community organizations. Candidates should possess a doctorate in psychology and experience in secondary mental health services. The ideal candidates will have a passion for enhancing community health and engagement while maintaining the Trust's values of care, respect, and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary mental health services and community services.
• Ability to develop community psychology interventions.
• Proficiency in interpreting psychological assessments and data.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions to vulnerable service users.
• Develop partnerships with local organizations for service co-production.
• Formulate and implement psychological treatments for diverse communities.
• Supervise therapies like Behavioural Activation for specific populations.

Skills

Specialist psychological assessments

Community engagement

Therapeutic interventions

Supervision of adapted therapies

Complex psychological data analysis

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

A prominent healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking two full-time psychologists to develop and lead community psychology initiatives in Newham. The role involves providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions, working closely with vulnerable service users, and collaborating with community organizations. Candidates should possess a doctorate in psychology and experience in secondary mental health services. The ideal candidates will have a passion for enhancing community health and engagement while maintaining the Trust's values of care, respect, and inclusivity.