Job Overview
We are seeking a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to deliver high-quality psychological therapy for young people and their parents/carers within Berkshire CAMHS Access, Advice and Getting Help services. Initially, you will work within a team providing evidence-based interventions for anxiety disorders, OCD, BDD and tics. Over time, you will join a Berkshire locality Getting Help team, delivering evidence-based interventions for a range of moderate mental health difficulties, including mood disorders.
Working within a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, with guidance from senior clinicians, you will deliver psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions. You will undertake risk assessments, develop risk management plans and liaise with external agencies as required. The role includes delivering safe, effective therapy, engaging in supervision and continuing professional development. You will contribute to the team's learning culture through supervision, mentoring and training, while promoting diversity, inclusion and trauma-informed, culturally sensitive practice.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire and fostering an inclusive and compassionate environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct specialised clinical assessments and develop clear psychological formulations of service users’ presenting difficulties using evidence based cognitive behavioural models.
- In collaboration with service users and multidisciplinary colleagues, develop personalised treatment plans based on service user needs, assessment findings, presenting problems and evidence of effectiveness to support recovery goals and improve quality of life.
- Deliver evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy using specialist knowledge and techniques, adapting interventions based on evolving needs and formulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team clinicians and multi‑agency representatives to ensure the delivery of integrated and psychologically informed care.
- Provide CBT supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, contributing to their professional development and enhancing the interventions they offer.
- Support and engage in research activities as indicated, contributing to the evidence base for practice, and participate in development activities and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of clinical services.
- Actively engage in the improvement and development of mental health services, implementing new treatment approaches and providing expertise to enhance the quality of care.
Qualifications
We welcome applications from candidates in the final stages of their professional psychology doctorate, including those experiencing actual or anticipated research‑related delays. Please refer to the job summary for details of appointment conditions and provide information about your circumstances and anticipated completion date within your supporting information.
Benefits
- Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
