Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the NELFT Rough Sleepers Mental Health Team. The team includes a staff grade Psychiatrist, Clinical Team Lead, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Peer Support Worker and administrative support. The team works across the four NELFT boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. The service is operationally based within the Redbridge directorate and the successful candidate will receive clinical supervision from the Redbridge Community Psychology and Trauma Informed Care Lead. NELFT have a strong commitment to staff development and the post holder would have close association with other Psychological Services that include EMDR Consultants and BABCP accredited supervisors to support the post holder’s professional development.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to the Rough Sleepers Team through consultations, training and reflective practice.
* Carry out assessments and brief interventions where necessary, with an interest in working with rough sleepers and the ability to assess complex psychological needs.
* Work flexibly to implement support or intervention plans as required.
* Utilise knowledge of local mental health pathways and voluntary organisations to inform practice (beneficial).
* Work autonomously while being supported by the wider Rough Sleepers Team and the Community Psychology and Trauma Informed Care Lead.
* Contribute to training opportunities for MDT staff to support their development.
* Provide supervision of honorary assistant psychologists and trainees to support psychological workforce development and expand psychological opportunities within the service.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience of working as a clinical/counselling psychologist in community mental health settings at a senior level.
* Interest in working with rough sleepers and ability to assess complex psychological needs.
* Ability to work autonomously with appropriate supervision and support.
* Knowledge of local mental health pathways and voluntary organisations (beneficial).
Other Details
* Probationary Period: This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
* Starting with NELFT: New starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month for a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory and systems training and equipment allocation. Induction is held at the Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.
* High Cost Area Supplement: This post attracts a payment of 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,313 and maximum £5,436 per annum pro rata).
* Closing date: This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.
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