Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Adult Community
Employer: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Braintree, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 30 Apr 2025
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Discipline: Life Sciences, Psychology, Clinical
Position Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Result Type: Jobs
Job summary
We have a 1 WTE vacancy for a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/PD Lead. The position is part of ACP services in Mid Essex. We welcome newly qualified applicants who can be initially appointed at a band 7 with preceptorship to 8A in due course.
We are looking for someone interested in developing expertise in specific psychological interventions aimed at reducing risk and addressing emotional dysregulation, preferably Dialectical Behaviour Therapy or Schema Therapy.
Main duties of the job
ACP services are integrated within MDTs covering a broad geographical area, with bases in Chelmsford and Braintree. You will work alongside professionals from various backgrounds, providing psychological interventions to service users with complex presentations. The post-holder will become proficient in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions and contribute to managing these programmes. Skills in multidisciplinary treatment planning and building respectful relationships are essential.
About us
EPUT values of Care, Learn, and Empower guide us. We offer benefits such as:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS staff discounts
* Training opportunities
* Annual leave schemes
* Opportunities for bank shifts
* Salary Sacrifice schemes
We support flexible working and encourage you to discuss options with the recruiting manager. You can apply for flexible working from day one.
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Our staff bank hires professionals for shifts at our hospitals and community settings. All permanent staff are enrolled, with no obligation to work additional shifts.
Job description & responsibilities
This role involves working within supportive MDTs alongside experienced colleagues. You should be skilled in psychological assessments, interventions, managing high-risk clients, and developing clinical formulations, especially with clients experiencing severe emotional dysregulation, trauma, and related issues.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Doctoral training in clinical or counselling psychology, accredited by HCPC, including models of psychopathology, psychometrics, neuropsychology, multiple psychological therapies, and lifespan development.
Desirable
* DBT Intensive Training
* Postgraduate Diploma in DBT
* Schema Therapy accreditation
Skills/Experience
* Experience in psychological assessment and treatment of complex mental health cases across care settings
* Experience with risk assessment and neuropsychological assessments in adults
* Experience working with clients with EUPD is desirable.
Additional requirements
This role is subject to DBS checks, and applicants must have UK professional registration. Sponsorship considerations are also included.
Employer details
Employer: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Gables, 17 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE
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