Senior Applied Psychologist – Adult Community Mental Health (Band 8a)
We are seeking a full‑time Band 8a Senior Applied Psychologist for our Adult Community Mental Health (Planned Care) team at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT). The role is based in Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre, Brierley Hill, DY5 1RU, with the opportunity to work across the four localities (Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall).
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior.
Responsibilities
* Provide individual and group psychological therapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, CFT, CAT, brief psychodynamic) to adults with complex mental health problems, including CPTSD, personality disorders, psychosis, bipolar disorder and moderate/severe depression and anxiety.
* Offer preceptorship support for newly qualified psychologists (Band 7‑8a).
* Engage in reflective practice, supervision, and continuous professional development.
* Contribute to service development, leadership and organisational improvement within the Community Mental Health Teams.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, the Recovery College and VCSE partners.
Person Specification
Essential
* Doctoral level training in applied psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society.
* HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
* Experience working with mental health clients and in multidisciplinary settings.
Desirable
* Post‑doctoral training in a specialised area of psychological practice.
* Experience working within a Community Mental Health Team.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development and supervision training.
* Experience in research or audit activities.
Benefits and Support
* Flexible working hours.
* Staff benefits and support systems.
* Professional group participation and university links.
Application Details
Job Reference: 285‑7579A‑MH | Band: 8a | Salary: £55,690 – £62,682 per annum | Permanent, Full‑time | Contract: Permanent
Applications should include a detailed personal specification. Where you require current Skilled‑Worker sponsorship, applications will be considered with the necessary sponsorship provisions.
Disclosures
* This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
* Disclosure and Barring Service check is mandatory.
* UK professional registration is required.
Date posted: 22 October 2025
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