Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist Early InterventioninCroydoninCroydonPUBLISHED SAT 29 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work in a supportive multi-disciplinary team with experienced professionals in early intervention for psychosis.
Access to specialized training in evidence-based therapies such as CBT for psychosis, Family Interventions, and Open Dialogue approaches.
Ability to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis and their families.
Engagement in a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups.
Possibility of career progression through shared training, development, and leadership opportunities within the Croydon Psychosis Psychological Therapies pathway.
Collaboration with leading institutions like King's College London, enhancing both professional development and research opportunities.
Work in a prestigious NHS organisation (South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust) known for its comprehensive mental health services and innovative approach to care.
Are you a compassionate Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, or a skilled CBT Therapist looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? Join the Croydon Early Intervention Psychosis Service (COAST) at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, where you’ll provide vital support to adults aged 18-65 experiencing their first episode of psychosis and their families. Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team thrives on sharing knowledge and resources, ensuring you have the support from fellow professionals to grow in your role, from assessment to intervention and group work.
We embrace diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, particularly from women and those underrepresented in the field. With a fixed-term contract for 18 months and the potential for permanency, you’ll be empowered to work autonomously in a psychologically safe environment, where your expertise will enable service users and their families to flourish. You’ll also benefit from ongoing training and mentorship, as we guide you towards your qualifications, helping you transition smoothly into your career. Join us, and be part of an organisation renowned for its commitment to excellence in mental health care. For more information and to arrange an informal visit, please reach out to Elly Tomlinson, our Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
We embrace diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, particularly from women and those underrepresented in the field. With a fixed-term contract for 18 months and the potential for permanency, you’ll be empowered to work autonomously in a psychologically safe environment, where your expertise will enable service users and their families to flourish. You’ll also benefit from ongoing training and mentorship, as we guide you towards your qualifications, helping you transition smoothly into your career. Join us, and be part of an organisation renowned for its commitment to excellence in mental health care. For more information and to arrange an informal visit, please reach out to Elly Tomlinson, our Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
Opportunity to work in a supportive multi-disciplinary team with experienced professionals in early intervention for psychosis.
Access to specialized training in evidence-based therapies such as CBT for psychosis, Family Interventions, and Open Dialogue approaches.
Ability to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis and their families.
Engagement in a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups.
Possibility of career progression through shared training, development, and leadership opportunities within the Croydon Psychosis Psychological Therapies pathway.
Collaboration with leading institutions like King's College London, enhancing both professional development and research opportunities.
Work in a prestigious NHS organisation (South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust) known for its comprehensive mental health services and innovative approach to care.
We are looking for a clinical/counselling psychologist or CBT Therapist to join the Croydon Early Intervention Psychosis Service (COAST). COAST is a large multi-disciplinary team (care coordinators, psychiatrist and IPS) working with adults (18-65) experiencing a first episode psychosis and their families. You must be passionate about supporting people experiencing a first episode psychosis and understand the local demographic in Croydon.
You would join a supportive psychological therapy team (x3 8a psychologists, FI therapist, trainees DClin & CBT). Our main psychological approaches are CBT for psychosis (inc. ACT & CFT), and Family Interventions for Psychosis, plus Open Dialogue informed network meetings and Tree of Life groups.
The role involves assessment, intervention, group work and family interventions (subject to experience), plus, indirect consultation and support for the MDT. Further training and supervision opportunities will be supported.
You would join the Croydon Psychosis Psychological Therapies pathway which provides opportunities for shared training, development and leadership opportunities across the teams in Croydon.
We especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
This role would suit a DClinPsy trainee due to qualify in September - we will support you to transition into a qualified role.
The role is currently offered fixed term for 18 months, with scope to become permanent. There is an expectation to be onsite for four days a week.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elly Tomlinson Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Psychosis Lead Email address: Telephone number:
You would join a supportive psychological therapy team (x3 8a psychologists, FI therapist, trainees DClin & CBT). Our main psychological approaches are CBT for psychosis (inc. ACT & CFT), and Family Interventions for Psychosis, plus Open Dialogue informed network meetings and Tree of Life groups.
The role involves assessment, intervention, group work and family interventions (subject to experience), plus, indirect consultation and support for the MDT. Further training and supervision opportunities will be supported.
You would join the Croydon Psychosis Psychological Therapies pathway which provides opportunities for shared training, development and leadership opportunities across the teams in Croydon.
We especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
This role would suit a DClinPsy trainee due to qualify in September - we will support you to transition into a qualified role.
The role is currently offered fixed term for 18 months, with scope to become permanent. There is an expectation to be onsite for four days a week.
- To provide a specialist psychology service to individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis with the COAST early intervention team, and their families, including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
- To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
- To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate.
- To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
- To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC/BABCP guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elly Tomlinson Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Psychosis Lead Email address: Telephone number:
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