Clinical Psychologist

Job overview

Generic CAMHS support children / young people and their families where there is concern about emotional or behavioural difficulties. Assessment and therapy can be provided to children, young people, and families, where appropriate CAMHS clinicians consult with other professionals.Continuing professional development is ensured by regular clinical and managerial supervision, peer-support, and attendance at relevant courses/conferences, in line with BPS and HCPC professional requirements.

All services within CAMHS hold a strong commitment to the principles of CYP IAPT service transformation, including:  Evidence-based practice. Collaboration and shared decision making with children, young people, families, and carers. Authentic participation of children, young people, families, and carers at all levels of service delivery. Rigorous outcomes monitoring and use of client feedback. Teaching, training, and supervision are available to professional colleagues across the CAMHS service and the psychological therapies structure within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

As a senior Clinical / Counselling Psychologist in our multi-disciplinary team, you will be assessing young people, delivering evidence-based therapeutic support and contributing to the overall development and provision of the service. The service is based at Haringey CAMHS, St Ann’s Hospital. However, you may be required to work at other locations of the Trusts interests, including travelling to appropriate meetings, outside of the borough, as required.Receive and offer regular clinical professional supervision from a senior clinician of same discipline, and, where appropriate, other senior professional colleagues.  Develop and deliver specialist training to others in area of clinical expertise.  Contribute to the teaching of clinicians and trainees, as appropriate. Provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the client group across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As part of job planning, the staff member would be supported to carry out the following roles.Clinical/ professional supervision and appraisal of identified clinical staff.Supporting the recruitment and induction of new staff and trainees. Exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the relevant professional body and Trust policies and procedures. Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health.