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Job overview
We are a successful and forward thinking Tier 2 early intervention service in Hackney that works with children and young people (aged 0 – 18) and their families.
We are looking for motivated clinicians with qualifications in the area of either clinical/counselling psychology, child psychotherapy, systemic and family therapy or other equivalent training, who are interested in working within a CAMHS early intervention setting.
We have a strong commitment to meeting the needs of the diverse community in which we are located. We would be very happy to receive applications from individuals of global majority heritage and other minoritised groups.
Closing date is indicative only, this vacancy may close without notice when sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible and accountable for the provision of an autonomous and accessible Child and Family Mental Health Service in Hackney. You will use specialist knowledge, skills and experience to offer a range of psychological interventions to children and adolescents and their families/carers in the community, presenting with mild to moderate emotional difficulties. We offer a brief intervention of up to six sessions to families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and national policy framework relating to the NHS/work with children and young people and their families
- knowledge of parenting strategies and behaviour management techniques
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of the principles of Community Psychology
Desirable
- Familiarity with a culture or ethnic group minority
- Knowledge of major ethnic language
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working therapeutically with children, young people and families within a child and adolescent mental health framework
- Experience of working with multi-ethnic populations and with interpreters
- Experience of group work with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
- Experience of clinically supervising trainees or assistant psychologists
Trust Values
Essential
- Understand and Demonstrate Trust Values
Qther Requirements
Essential
- Respectful approach to service users, family, carers, colleagues and other professionals
Desirable
- Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic profesional journals ans/or books
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- High level communication and facilitation skills with regards to clients and professionals
- Skills in working with staff and clients from diverse ethnic communities in providing a culturally competent service
- Able to draw upon a broad theoretical knowledge base
- Ability to organise own workload within competing demands
- Competence in basic IT and keyboard skills
- Ability to work autonomously or collaboratively within a team and systems
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical or equivalent
- HCPC registration or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant post-qualification training
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This advert is for Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/ CAMHS Practitioner with Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 pro rata p.a. inc.. The contract type is Permanent: There are 2 posts avaliable. The application deadline is 14 Aug 2026.
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