Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist inWanstead inWanstead PUBLISHED
THU 12 SEP 2024
The position offers an opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment committed to staff development, including access to experienced mentors and the chance to work on exciting new initiatives across related mental health services. Candidates should have a keen interest in assessing and addressing the psychological needs of individuals facing homelessness, with knowledge of local mental health resources being advantageous.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the NELFT Rough Sleepers Mental Health Team. This is an emerging clinical service which was originally funded by the GLA and MHCLG for a 2-year pilot project. The success of the pilot has enabled continued funding and the opportunity to expand the staffing establishment, and the role of Psychology Lead is critical to the ethos and operation of the service. The multi-disciplinary team also 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 of NELFT and the successful candidate will receive clinical supervision fromthe Redbridge Lead Psychologist. NELFT have a strong commitment to staff development and the post holder would have close associationwith other Psychological Services that include EMDR Consultants and BABCP accredited supervisors to support the post holders professionaldevelopment.
The post holder would be expected to contribute to the training opportunities available for members of MDT staff to support their development and provide supervision of Honorary Assistant Psychologists and trainees in order to support the psychological workforce development and increase the psychological opportunities available within the service.Alongside this role there are other exciting new opportunities being developed within our Mental Health and Wellness Teams and afull-time role working across both services would be available for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will need to have experience of working as a clinical/counselling psychologist in community mental health at a seniorlevel. They should have a particular interest in working with rough sleepers or homelessness and have the skills to assess the psychologicalneeds of these clients and be able to work flexibly to implement support or treatment plans. Knowledge of local mental health pathways andvoluntary organisations will also be beneficial. The post-holder must be able to work autonomously, although they will be supported by the widerRough Sleepers Team and Redbridge Lead Psychologist.
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We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
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